Pick your island, sort your school holidays
The school holidays are here, and so are two easy ways to get the family out on the water. Sail to Waiheke on a Walk-up fare and up to two kids travel free with every full-paying adult. Or head to Rangitoto Island, where a family of four gets there and back for $119.
Swap screen time for island time. Whether it's a beach to dig on a Waiheke beach or a volcano to conquer on Rangitoto, the hardest part? Choosing which island to explore.
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Waiheke Adult Return (1x Adult, 2x Kids) ($62.00)
Rangitoto Adult return (From $55.00)
Rangitoto Child return (From $25.00)
Rangitoto Family return (From $119.00)
Waiheke Island
Sandy beaches, coastal walks, bike rides, ice cream and island air, all just 40 minutes from downtown Auckland. Waiheke is an easy school holiday win, a low-effort, high-reward family day out by the sea. The kids will be asking to come back time and time again. Sail on a Walk-up fare and up to two kids travel free with every full-paying adult.
Rangitoto Island
Climb a volcano, explore lava caves and soak up sweeping views right across the Hauraki Gulf. Rangitoto Island is a proper school holiday adventure, where you can create some epic family memories and burn some serious school holiday energy so everyone sleeps well that night. A family of four sails there and back for $119, or adults from $55 and kids from $25. The best adventures start on the water.
What promotions are we running for school holidays?
What promotions are running these school holidays?
Fullers360 has two school holiday offers, valid for travel from Friday 25 September to Sunday 11 October 2026. Waiheke: sail on a Walk-up fare and up to two children travel free with every full-paying adult. Rangitoto Island: adult return $55, child return $25, or a family of four for $119.
How does the free kids travel to Waiheke offer work?
Purchase the specific fare via our website and you can take up to two children travel free with every full-paying adult on Walk-up sailings to Waiheke Island. Valid for travel from Friday 25 September to Sunday 11 October 2026.
How much is it to take the family to Rangitoto Island?
A Rangitoto Island family return for two adults and two children is $119. Individual fares are $55 per adult and $25 per child. Valid for travel from 25 September to 11 October 2026.
What are the child ticket age requirements?
Child tickets cover ages 5 to 15. If you're travelling with a little one under 5, they travel free. Just remember to book them on an infant ticket before you go.
Which islands do the offers apply to?
The kids-travel-free offer applies to Waiheke Island Walk-up fares. The $55 adult, $25 child and $119 family fares apply to Rangitoto Island.
Do I need to book in advance?
The Waiheke offer is a Walk-up fare, so you can buy at the terminal on the day. For Rangitoto Island we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred sailing.
Where do the ferries depart from?
Fullers360 ferries depart from the Downtown Ferry Terminal in central Auckland. Waiheke sailings depart from Piers 11 and 12, and Rangitoto Island sailings from Pier 14.
What is there to do on Waiheke Island and Rangitoto Island with kids?
Rangitoto Island offers a volcanic summit walk, lava caves and views across the Hauraki Gulf, a great active day out. Waiheke has swimming beaches, easy coastal walks, cafes and ice cream for the kids. And for you and kids there are kid-friendly venues like The Heke, Wild Estate, Man O’War and Charlie Farley’s where the kids can let their hair down, while you enjoy yourself too. It’sall within about 40 minutes of downtown Auckland.
