Why go
- Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand.
- Served by Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK).
History
Waiheke Island is the second-largest island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its ferry terminal in Matiatia Bay at the western end is 21.5 km (13.4 mi) from the central-city terminal in Auckland.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Auckland Airport (AKL) 35 km to the centre
Auckland, AUK, NZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 25 airlines (Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas…) · direct flights to 45 destinations incl. Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Papeete, Adelaide… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 25 airlines, 45 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320, Dash 8-300, BEH, 777-200, 767-300, ATR 72…) · 39 routes: Adelaide, Avarua, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, Coolangatta, Dunedin, Faleolo, Gisborne*, Hamilton*, Hong Kong, Kaitaia*, Kerikeri*, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Nandi, NAPIER*, Nelson*, New Plymouth*, Noumea*, Palmerston North*, Papeete, Paraparaumu*, Perth, Port-vila, Queenstown International, Rotorua*, San Francisco, Shanghai, Sydney, Taupo*, Tauranga*, Tokyo, Tongatapu, Wanganui*, Wellington, Whakatane*, Whangarei*, Woodbourne*
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, A320, 777-200, 767-300, 777-300) · 10 routes: Adelaide*, Avarua*, Brisbane*, Cairns*, Coolangatta*, Faleolo*, Melbourne*, Perth*, Sydney*, Tongatapu*
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, A330-200) · 9 routes: Adelaide, Christchurch, Coolangatta, Dunedin, Melbourne, Queenstown International, Singapore, Sydney, Wellington
- Qantas QF (737-800, A340-300, A330-200, A380, 737-700) · 6 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne, Nandi*, Papeete, Santiago*, Sydney
- Air Tahiti Nui TN (737-800, A340-300, 767-300) · 4 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne*, Papeete, Sydney*
- American Airlines AA (737, 340) · 3 routes: Brisbane*, Papeete*, Sydney*
- Emirates EK (A380) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- China Airlines CI (A330-300) · 2 routes: Brisbane, Sydney
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- LAN Airlines LA (A340-300, 340) · 2 routes: Santiago, Sydney
- United Airlines UA (777-200, 747-400, 777-300) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Air Caledonie International SB (A320) · 1 route: Noumea
- Air China CA (767-300, 777-200) · 1 route: Shanghai*
- Air Pacific FJ (A330-200, 737-700, 737-800) · 1 route: Nandi
- Air Vanuatu NF (737-800) · 1 route: Port-vila
- All Nippon Airways NH (767-300, 777-200) · 1 route: Tokyo*
- Asiana Airlines OZ (777-200) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Cathay Pacific CX (A340-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Southern Airlines CZ (787) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (777-300ER) · 1 route: Singapore
- Korean Air KE (777-200) · 1 route: Seoul
- Malaysia Airlines MH (777-200) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (777-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Singapore
- Thai Airways International TG (777) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Turkish Airlines TK (777) · 1 route: Bangkok*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ardmore Airport (AMZ) 27 km to the centre
Manurewa, AUK, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK) 1.4 km to the centre
Waiheke Island, AUK, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Coromandel Airport (CMV) 39 km to the centre
Coromandel, WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Omaha Flats Airport 58 km to the centre
AUK, NZ
Getting there by ferry
Ferry Terminal - Kennedy Point
Ferry terminal · 4.4 km from the centre · SeaLink
Man O' War Bay
Ferry terminal · 7.5 km from the centre
Orapiu
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre · Fullers
Rotoroa Island Wharf
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Barge Ramp
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Pine Harbour Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Auckland to Waiheke (Mātiatia)
Ferry route
Auckland to Rotoroa
Ferry route · Explore Group
Rotoroa Island Ferry
Ferry route · Explore Group
Half Moon Bay - Waiheke (Kennedy Point) Vehicular Ferry
Ferry route · Sealink
Half Moon Bay – Waiheke (Kennedy Point)
Ferry route · SeaLink New Zealand
Auckland - Great Barrier Island (Tryphena) Vehicular Ferry
Ferry route · SeaLink
Downtown to Rakino Island
Ferry route · Belaire Ferries
Rakino Island Car Ferry
Ferry route · SeaLink
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry Terminal - Kennedy Point, 4.4 km); routes include Auckland to Waiheke (Mātiatia), Auckland to Rotoroa, Rotoroa Island Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Waiheke Island, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing