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How to get fromAustralia to Waiheke Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Waiheke Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 58m
    $427–837

  2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MCY - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $326–761

  3. Fly from Brisbane Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BNE - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $417–839

  4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane OOL - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 29m
    $387–962

  5. Fly from Melbourne Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MEL - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 39m
    $469–844

  6. Fly from Adelaide Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane ADL - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 58m
    $520–815

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Australia to Waiheke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,215.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Australia and Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, take the shuttle to Auckland, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal.

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