Waiheke Walk-up and Waiheke Reserve
Additional info
*Sailing via Devonport. Approximately 10 minutes longer than other sailings.
Auckland to Waiheke Island return tickets do not include a stopover at Devonport. If you disembark the vessel at Devonport, an additional fare will apply for travel back to Auckland
Adult tickets
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Walk-up - adult return $59
Valid one year from date of purchase.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island off-peak deal - adult return $44
Depart downtown Auckland from 1pm until the last sailing of the day. Return from Waiheke Island to downtown Auckland from 7pm. Return sailings between Devonport and Waiheke are not eligible for this deal. Off-peak terms and conditions apply. Valid one year from date of purchase.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Walk-up - adult one way $29.50
Valid one year from date of purchase.
Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - adult $94
Price includes ferry. Bookings are essential and valid for travel on date indicated on ticket.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Reserve return $95
The Waiheke Reserve service allows you to pre-book your travel date and departure times in advance. Tickets will be valid for the time and date specified. Sailings for this summer have concluded, bookings available for next season from October 2025.
Child tickets
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Walk-up - child return $27
Child must be 5-15 years old. Children under 5 years old travel for free. Valid one year from date of purchase.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island off-peak deal - child return $19
Depart downtown Auckland from 1pm until the last sailing of the day. Return from Waiheke Island to downtown Auckland from 7pm. Return sailings between Devonport and Waiheke are not eligible for this deal. Off-peak terms and conditions apply. Valid one year from date of purchase.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Walk-up - child one way $13.50
Child must be 5-15 years old. Children under 5 years old travel for free.
Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - child $48
Price includes ferry. Bookings are essential and valid for travel on date indicated on ticket. Child must be 5-15 years old. Children under 5 years old travel for free with a parent or guardian.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Reserve return $95
The Waiheke Reserve service allows you to pre-book your travel date and departure times in advance. Tickets will be valid for the time and date specified. Sailings for this summer have concluded, bookings available for next season from October 2025.
Infant tickets
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Walk-up - infant return $0
Children under 5 years old travel for free with a parent or guardian.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Walk-up - infant one way $0
Children under 5 years old travel for free with a parent or guardian.
Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - infant $0
Bookings are essential and valid for travel on date indicated on ticket. Children under 5 years old travel for free with a parent or guardian.
Family tickets
Auckland City to Waiheke Island - Waiheke Walk-up - family return $126
Valid one year from date of purchase. A family ticket includes two adults and two children. Children must be 5-15 years old. Children under 5 years old travel for free.
Auckland City to Waiheke Island off-peak deal - family return $98
Depart downtown Auckland from 1pm until the last sailing of the day. Return from Waiheke Island to downtown Auckland from 7pm. Return sailings between Devonport and Waiheke are not eligible for this deal. Off-peak terms and conditions apply. Valid one year from date of purchase.
Western Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus - family $199
Price includes ferry. Bookings are essential and valid for travel on date indicated on ticket. A family ticket includes two adults and two children. Children must be 5-15 years old. Children under 5 years old travel for free with a parent or guardian.
