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How to get fromWaiheke Island to Paihiaby ferry, bus, train, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry Mtia
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    5h 57m
    $55–108

  2. Ferry, train, fly to Kerikeri Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    3. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane AKL - KKE
    3h 46m
    $179–540

  3. Ferry, Tour

    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry Mtia
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle bus Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour
    13h 50m
    $326–398

  4. Ferry, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane AKL - WRE
    3. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus bus
    6h 1m

Waiheke Island to Paihia by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Waiheke Island to Paihia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Waiheke Island to Paihia. However, you can take the ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, walk to Auckland - Central, then take the bus to Paihia. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, walk to Waitemata Train Station 1, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), then take the taxi to Paihia.

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