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How to get fromPaihia to Waiheke Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Paihia to Waiheke Island by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Albanybus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    5h 12m
    $60–117

  2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 46m
    $253–714

  3. Tour, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus Paihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    13h 16m
    $204–259

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WRE - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 54m

Paihia to Waiheke Island by bus and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Paihia to Waiheke Island. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) 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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