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How to get fromSydney to Waiheke Islandby plane, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Waiheke Island by plane, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Auckland, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 58m
    $427–837

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Auckland, ferry

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    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane OAG - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 49m
    $389–1,238

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Whangarei Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane SYD - WRE
    2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 29m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,215.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Waiheke Island, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 drive to Orange-Airport-OAG 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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