Waiheke Wine Tours LTD is located on Waiheke Island, so you must take a ferry from Auckland to reach the island and meet our tour guides.
Island Direct Ferry is a newly launched service that allows seat pre-booking for a round trip of $55.
Location: 117 Quay Street Pier 13, Downtown Ferry Terminal, Auckland, Waiheke Island 1010 New Zealand
To book a seat, please visit the following link: https://islanddirect.co.nz/
Timetable here: https://islanddirect.co.nz/#booking_content
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island, holding a welcome sign with your name on it.
Fuller’s “Walk-Up” ferry departs from Auckland or Devonport terminals. The return/roundtrip fare from Auckland to Waiheke Island costs $59.50. You can buy a ticket at the ferry terminal, as there are machines there.
The recommended departure time for our shared tours is 10 am.
We suggest arriving at the Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street at least 60 minutes before departure to ensure sufficient time to navigate the terminal and board your ferry to Waiheke Island.
Location: 99 Quay Street Pier 11-12, Downtown Ferry Terminal, Auckland, Waiheke Island 1010 New Zealand
If you are using the Fullers option, please keep in mind that queues can be long, and the ferries operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
The travel time from Auckland to Waiheke Island takes around 40-45 minutes, depending on whether the ferry stops at Devonport first.
For more information, visit the following link: https://www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares/
If you arrive on an earlier ferry, there’s a café on the wharf where you can grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. Alternatively, you can take a short walk and return to the wharf area at the scheduled meeting time to meet your tour guide for the day.
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Pier 2 of the Matiatia ferry terminal on Waiheke Island, holding a welcome sign with your name on it.
The Sealink ferry departs from Half Moon Bay, approximately a 20-minute drive from the Auckland CBD. Although it is primarily a vehicle ferry, it also takes foot passengers. Prices can vary.
Sailings also depart from East Auckland and the Wynyard Quarter in Auckland City.
This service provides an alternative option for those travelling from the Eastern Suburbs or South of Auckland who do not wish to go all the way into Auckland CBD.
Location: Half Moon Bay Terminal, 36 Ara Tai Road, Half Moon Bay, East Auckland
Location: Central Auckland Terminal, 56 Hamer St, Auckland City
Location: Waiheke Terminal, Donald Bruce Rd, Kennedy Point, Waiheke Island (Southern side)
To book a ticket and for the timetable, visit this link: https://www.sealink.co.nz/timetables-fares/waiheke/half-moon-bay-waiheke
