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How to get fromRotorua to Waiheke Islandby bus, ferry, train, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotorua to Waiheke Island by bus, ferry, train, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    5h 18m
    $50–116

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Rotokauri to Puhinui Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 58m
    $79–137

  3. Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Rotorua to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi taxi
    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 14m
    $466–952

  4. Tour, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rotorua to Aucklandshuttle bus Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    12h 16m
    $295–359

  5. Bus, ferry via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Papakurabus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    5h 48m
    $56–125

  6. Fly from Rotorua, ferry

    1. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane ROT - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 39m
    $163–605

Rotorua to Waiheke Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotorua 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 Rotorua to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Hamilton - Central, Opp 91 Bryce St, Hamilton, Rotokauri Transport Hub, Hamilton Rotokauri, Puhinui Train Station 1, Waitemata Train Station 1, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 6h 58m.

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