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How to get fromNapier to Waiheke Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPE - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 50m
    $175–632
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    8h 56m
    $57–147

Napier to Waiheke Island by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Napier to Waiheke Island. However, you can 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 a bus from Napier to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Manukau City, Manukau Train Station 1, Waitemata Train Station 1, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 8h 56m.

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