What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Waiheke Island?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Waiheke Island is to train and fly and ferry which costs $320 - $800 and takes 11h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Waiheke Island?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Waiheke Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 6m and costs $410 - $850.

How far is it from Brisbane to Waiheke Island?

The distance between Brisbane and Waiheke Island is 2352 km.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Waiheke Island?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Brisbane to Waiheke Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Waiheke Island?

Waiheke Island is 2h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 3:10 PM in Brisbane and 5:10 PM in Waiheke Island.

Where can I stay near Waiheke Island?

There are 2521+ hotels available in Waiheke Island.

Brisbane to Waiheke Island - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Waiheke Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Auckland, ferry
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL)plane BNE - AKL
2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
8h 6m
$417–839
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Auckland, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Auckland (AKL)plane MCY - AKL
3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
11h 26m
$328–763
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Auckland, ferry
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Auckland (AKL)plane OOL - AKL
3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
9h
$446–1,029
Fly Brisbane Airport to Whangarei Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane BNE - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Albanybus
3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
12h 47m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,351.7 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Waiheke Island. However, 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 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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