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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Waiheke Island is to fly and ferry which costs $460 - $850 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Waiheke Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 39m and costs $460 - $850.

How far is it from Melbourne to Waiheke Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Waiheke Island is 2700 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Melbourne to Waiheke Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Waiheke Island?

Waiheke Island is 2h ahead of Melbourne. It is currently 2:09 PM in Melbourne and 4:09 PM in Waiheke Island.

Where can I stay near Waiheke Island?

There are 2517+ hotels available in Waiheke Island.

Melbourne to Waiheke Island - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Waiheke Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Auckland, ferry
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane MEL - AKL
2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
8h 39m
$469–844
Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane MEL - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Albanybus
3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry
13h 5m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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4h 27mAverage Duration

$200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,700.2 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Whangarei Airport (WRE), walk to Whangarei Airport, take the bus to Rose St Bus Depo, walk to Whangarei, take the bus to Albany, walk to Stop A Albany Bus Station, take the bus to Stop B Lower Albert, walk to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, then take the ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal.

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