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How to get fromHamilton to Waiheke Islandby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    3h 8m
    $49–64

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Manukau Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 1train train Sth
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 15m
    $51–69

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train train Sth
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 47m
    $95–123

  4. Drive, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 40m
    $192–646

Hamilton to Waiheke Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Waiheke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton - Central to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Manukau City, Manukau Train Station 1, Waitemata Train Station 1, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 3h 15m.

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