Unless you can use a private plane, helicopter, or boat, you have three ferry options for getting to Waiheke Island! Your first option is the Island Direct Ferry, which departs from Auckland and docks at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Your second option is the Fullers passenger ferry, which also departs from Auckland and arrives at Matiatia Ferry Terminal. Your third option is the SeaLink car ferry, which departs from both the Halfmoon Bay terminal and Hamer Street terminal and arrives at Kennedy Point.

The ferry ride from downtown Auckland to Waiheke takes approximately 40 minutes, providing a scenic start to your adventure.

Waiheke Island is the perfect day out, weekend, or week-long escape. Bring your best friend, luggage, kids, and even the family pet. Dogs are welcome on the Island Direct Ferry and the Fullers Passenger Ferry (on a leash and outside) and the SeaLink Car Ferry (must stay in the car or on the outside decks). All three ferries accommodate bicycles, making it easy to bring your own wheels for exploring the island.

Once you arrive at Matiatia Ferry Terminal or Kennedy Point Ferry Terminal, Waiheke Island Taxis will be waiting for you outside, and our driver will be in direct contact with you. If required, the driver will be waiting with a signboard displaying your name. Once you arrive, you can immediately start your island adventure with ease and comfort.

Batch Winery: Located on Waiheke’s highest vineyard with panoramic views, offering wine    tastings and a restaurant.

Cable Bay Vineyards: Offers fine wines and dining with spectacular views back to Auckland City.

Destiny Bay Vineyards: Waiheke Island’s only Cabernet blend specialist and first fully certified sustainable winery.

Goldie Estate: One of Waiheke’s first vineyards, offering tastings and picnics in the vines.

Kennedy Point Vineyard: The only certified organic vineyard on Waiheke, known for Bordeaux and Syrah wines, and offering tastings with local oysters, cheeses, and smoked salmon.

Man O ‘War Vineyards: Situated at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, featuring a beachfront tasting room.

Mudbrick Vineyard: Famous for its stunning views and Provence-style restaurant, producing Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.

Obsidian Vineyard: Known for its award-winning wines, offering tastings in a beautiful amphitheater setting.

Passage Rock Vineyard: Renowned for its Reserve Syrah, providing a relaxed tasting environment.

Poderi Crisci Vineyard: An Italian-inspired family-owned vineyard with a focus on sustainable practices.

Stonyridge Vineyard: A world-renowned vineyard, famous for its Bordeaux-style red wine.

Te Motu Vineyard: A boutique vineyard producing highly acclaimed red wines.

Tantalus Estate: Offers a modern dining experience with exceptional wines in a beautiful setting.

Wild on Waiheke: A vineyard, restaurant, and brewery offering a range of activities including archery and laser clay pigeon shooting.

Heke: Offers wood-fired cuisine, craft beers, and whiskies

Waiheke Gin Distillery: Sustainable gin, crafted with local botanicals, and stunning views.

Postage Stamp: Offers boutique wines from small, artisan vineyards with a charming wine-tasting experience in a beautiful garden setting.

Casita Miro: Offers Spanish tapas with vineyard views and a relaxed atmosphere​

Awaroa: Offers premium organic wines with scenic vineyard views and delicious tasting platters​.

Three Seven Two: Emphasizes local, sustainable ingredients with a menu that is almost entirely gluten-free.

The Shed at Te Motu: Features fresh produce from their garden, offering a modern-rustic dining experience.

Archive Bar and Bistro: A casual addition to Mudbrick Vineyard with garden seating.

Aperitivo: A relaxed wine bar with Italian-style tapas.

The Oyster Inn: Offers coastal classics with fresh local produce.

Fenice: Serves Italian and Mediterranean food in a cozy setting.

Vino Vino: Mediterranean-style dining with stunning views over Oneroa Bay.

The Courtyard: Offers a Mediterranean-influenced menu with a garden bar.

Red Crab: Thai cuisine with a blend of local ingredients and authentic flavors.

Arcadia: A relaxed cafe, restaurant, and bar with a fresh menu.

Charlie Farleys: A beach bar offering honest, family-friendly food.

Wai Kitchen: Serves brunch and lunch with a focus on fresh, seasonal cuisine.

Ajadz: Indian cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere.

The Local: Premium fish and chips with views over Oneroa Beach.

Dragonfired: Serves organic wood-fired street food on Little Oneroa Beach.

Ki Maha: Beachside dining with sustainably sourced New Zealand cuisine

The Middle: Restaurant & Bar offers pizza, curries, located in Surfdale. 

Nomads: Offers creative, globally inspired dishes with stunning island views.

The Sands Apartments: Beachfront apartments offering stunning views and modern amenities.

Midway Motel: Comfortable accommodations close to local attractions.

Palm Beach Bungalows: Unique bungalows set in lush gardens near the beach.

Palm Beach Lodge: Offers luxurious accommodations with panoramic views.

Cross Trees: Beautiful beachfront property with spacious rooms.

Aqua Sands: Modern apartments with breath taking sea views.

Breakfast on the Beach: Boutique accommodation offering personalized service.

Waiheke Unlimited: Luxury accommodations across Waiheke Island.

Punga/Tawa Lodge: Comfortable and affordable accommodations in a serene setting.

Visit Waiheke: A variety of rental properties to suit all needs.

Onetangi Apartments: Beachfront apartments with modern amenities.

Hekerua Lodge: Eco-friendly lodge with a community vibe.

Watermark: Boutique accommodations with stunning sea views.

Waiheke Island Resort: Offers ocean-view rooms, a pool, spa, and on-site dining above Palm Beach​