FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 6 most popular auckland ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Auckland ferry to Waiheke plus hop-on hop-off buses with 16 stops for vineyards, beaches, villages, and self-paced island exploring.
Most Popular“Our original activity was cancelled so we scouted GYG for ideas. This was perfect for us and so easy to initiate!! Once on the island you can get on the bus & get off at any of the awesome stops listed on a easy to read map..”
Cruise the Hauraki Gulf to Tiritiri Matangi, explore native bird tracks, visit NZ’s oldest working lighthouse, and snorkel quiet beaches.
“The trip to Tiritiri Mantangi Island was very valuable. It is great how much effort all volunteers are giving to keep the island pest free and preserve endangered birds.”
Ride a Fullers360 ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto for volcano views, a guided tractor tram, and an optional summit hike. No island shops.
“Had a great time, beautiful day, informative guide who was very pleasant. Would recommend this touch of volcanic history.”
Auckland to Man O' War, Waiheke: 7–8 hours with a bay swim, wine tastings, lawn time, and scenic Hauraki Gulf cruise.
“The service itself was fine, but there was a bit rowdy group which made it impossible to hear anything any of the information.”
Pre-book a reserved seat on the Waiheke Reserve ferry for a direct 40-minute ride from Auckland. Simple timing, friendly crew, easy day.
“We visited three Beautiful Lovely Wineries with wine tastings at each. We also stopped to have lunch at a fourth winery with no tastings and the lunch was very tasty! The views of the wineries were absolutely spectacular!”
Cruise Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf to Rotoroa Island, a predator-free sanctuary with native birds, beaches, snorkeling, and a museum stop.
“What a lovely day trip of peace and quiet. Away from everyone. Ferry ride was fun -- up top was windy and cold but worth the views. While on the island you hike and run around. I ventured and only saw two people from the tour our wholRead more”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
