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How to get fromWellington to Waiheke Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Wellington, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 1m
    $203–511

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    12h 33m
    $57–137

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry Mtia
    12h 16m
    $301–368

  4. Train to Paraparaumu, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PPQ - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 28m
    $348–914

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $548–1,119

  6. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    3. Take the ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 to Waiheke Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 24m
    $295–534

Wellington to Waiheke Island by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Waiheke Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 530.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Waiheke Island. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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 take a train from Wellington to Waiheke Ferry Terminal via Auckland Strand, Waterloo Quadrant, Commerce Street/Tyler Street, and Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 in around 12h 16m.

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