Waiheke Reserve service update
The Waiheke Reserve ferry has concluded its peak summer services for the season. We are scheduled to resume sailing next summer. The Waiheke Walk-up ferry service operates year round and offers a high-frequency, regular schedule. Click here to learn more.
Product features
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Book your sailing to Waiheke Island on the Waiheke Reserve ferry.
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This seasonal summer service lets you pre-book your travel date and departure times in advance.
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Depart from pier 13 and 14 in Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal to Waiheke Island at either 9am, 10:15am or 11am.
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On weekdays, depart from pier 3 in Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal to Auckland at either 4:15pm, 5:15pm or 6pm.
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On weekends and public holidays, depart from pier 3 in Waiheke Island’s Matiatia Ferry Terminal to Auckland at either 4:15pm, 5:15pm or 6:15pm.
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Board early and relax, boarding opens 20 minutes prior to departure.
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Enjoy the certainty of the pre-booked service, perfect for those with fixed travel schedules.
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The Waiheke Reserve service operates from October through March on specific days throughout the peak season.* Book early to avoid disappointment.
*Sailings commence from 21 October to 31 October on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. From 1 November to 1 December on Wednesdays to Sundays. From 1 December to 28 February on Mondays to Sundays. From 1 March to 31 March on Wednesdays to Sundays.
Waiheke Reserve FAQs
The Waiheke Reserve ferry is a seasonal ferry service to Waiheke Island operating from October to March. The Waiheke Reserve service lets visitors pre-book the date and departure times before travel to and from Waiheke Island.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry sails at key visitor times throughout the peak season, offering bookable return sailings. Choose from 9am, 10:15am or 11am sailings from pier 13/14 departing the Auckland Ferry Terminal; on weekdays depart on 4:15pm, 5:15pm or 6pm sailings from pier 3 in Matiatia Ferry Terminal; on weekends depart on 4:15pm, 5:15pm or 6:15pm sailings from pier 3 in Matiatia Ferry Terminal. The Waiheke Reserve is the perfect choice for those with fixed travel schedules, return the same day or book a return sailing up to three weeks from your date of departure.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry will depart from piers 13 and 14 at the downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal. Pre-book your preferred departure time when booking. Sailings from downtown Auckland are at 9am, 10:15am or 11am. Your ticket is valid for the time indicated on your ticket. Boarding will open up to 20 minutes prior to departure.
The Waiheke Reserve ferry will depart from pier 3 at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Pre-book your preferred departure time when booking. Sailings from Matiatia Ferry Terminal depart on different schedules:
Weekdays: 4:15pm, 5:15pm or 6pm;
Weekends: 4:15pm, 5:15pm or 6:15pm.
Your ticket is valid for the time indicated on your ticket. Boarding will open up to 20 minutes prior to departure.
If you miss your booked sailing, your return Waiheke Reserve ferry ticket allows you to board any Fullers360 Waiheke Walk-up sailing within 12 months of the ticket date. Please note that Walk-up sailings are on demand, so during peak season, we recommend you arrive at least an hour before your preferred sailing.
The Waiheke Walk-up is the primary passenger ferry service offering high frequency, regular sailings to Waiheke Island year-round. A Waiheke Walk-up ferry ticket is valid for any scheduled Waiheke Walk-up sailing, up to a year from purchase date.
The Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from piers 11 and 12 at the downtown Auckland Ferry Terminal. If you are departing from Waiheke, the Waiheke Walk-up ferry will depart from pier 1 at the Matiatia Ferry Terminal. In the peak season, Fullers360 operates the Waiheke Walk-Up ferry with a summer timetable that includes additional frequency to meet demand. During peak times we recommend customers on the walk-up service arrive at least an hour before their preferred sailing.
Terms and conditions
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