How long does the ferry take from Half Moon Bay to Waiheke?

How long does the ferry take from Half Moon Bay to Waiheke?

The Half Moon Bay Waiheke ferry route connects New Zealand with Waiheke Island. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Sealink NZ. The crossing operates up to 13 times each day with sailing durations from around 1 hour.

How often does the ferry go to Waiheke?

The journey time approx on the ferry from downtown Auckland is around 35 – 40 minutes. The summer timetable ferries to Waiheke from Auckland City are every half an hour between 9am and 6.30pm. The 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm sailings go via Devonport from the city departure. View the Waiheke Ferry timetable.

How long does the Waiheke ferry take?

a 40-minute
Located in the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island is approximately a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. You’ll cruise past Auckland’s stunning coastlines and beautiful islands as you journey towards Waiheke.

Is Uber on Waiheke?

Waiheke Island doesn’t have Uber or Ola but it does have its very own homegrown rideshare solution; it’s called Ryda.

Where does Waiheke ferry leave from?

Downtown Auckland
Our sailings depart from the Auckland Ferry terminal on Quay Street, Downtown Auckland to Matiatia bay, Waiheke Island, with some travelling via Devonport wharf, on the Northern side of the harbour.

Is there a ferry half price to Waiheke?

Auckland ratepayers will pick up the cost of extending the government’s half-price public transport fare initiative to passengers on the Devonport ferry route, but services to Waiheke Island will remain at full fares.

What should I wear to Waiheke Island?

Waiheke is a long way from any shopping malls and the locals tend to wear whatever for a lot longer than people in cities. Please look up to the man with dirty bare feet and faded shorts or the woman in a bright floral dress from the 1990s.

Do Waiheke buses take cash?

Payment can be made by debit or credit card, or EFTPOS; we cannot accept cash. Combined, and will provide a frequent service between Onetangi, Ostend, Surfdale, Oneroa and Matiatia Ferry Terminal approximately every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, and less frequently outside of these times.

Are there buses on Waiheke?

Waiheke Bus Company provides a regular AT timetabled bus services on Waiheke Island. The various routes follow main key roads with bus tops near most of the island’s important location.

Can you walk around Waiheke Island?

You can always walk around the island if you wish! You can walk up from the ferry terminal to Oneroa village, where there are cafes, bars, and shops to explore. From there you can walk down to one of the numerous beaches that surround Oneroa. Alternatively, you could walk around the Te Ara Hura walking track network.

Can I use HOP card on Fullers ferry?

Overview. Senior citizens can travel for free on selected Fullers360 ferry services in Auckland, after 9am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays with an AT HOP card loaded with a SuperGold public transport concession.

Can I put my hop card on my phone?

To use a virtual Hop card on your phone, make sure you have the latest version of the Hop Fastpass app. You’ll need iOS 12.3 and watchOS 5.2. 1 or newer, or Android 6 or newer.

What happens if I lost my hop card?

If you have a registered Hop card and it’s ever lost or stolen, let us know immediately by logging in to your account and choosing “Report Lost or Stolen” on the Hop website or in the Hop app, or give us a call at 1-844-MYHOPCARD (694-6722). Our phones are available 7:30 am. -5:30 pm, daily.

How long does it take to drive around Waiheke Island?

The Eastern end of the island is not as extensively serviced by public transport, meaning there is little traffic congestion, which makes for the ideal driving experience. The loop road is a 55km round trip from Oneroa Village, so allow a minimum of 2.5 to 4 hours for a trip with breaks along the way.

Are there Ubers in Waiheke?

Does Waiheke have taxi?

Waiheke’s largest taxi fleet with 25 vehicles. We can say yes more often for taxis, tours and transfers. We have vans and cars for small and large occasions.

Is Waiheke hilly?

Waiheke is a very hilly island, and there are many walking tracks with sweeping views. A walk through the Onetangi Reserve will take you through kauri and nikau forests, and can take up to two hours, depending on how far you want to go. The reserve is near Onetangi Beach, so you can combine a walk with some beach time.

Is there a hop app?

Use the Hop app or website to manage multiple virtual and plastic Hop cards, see recent transactions, load money on your Hop cards, or set up Auto-Load so you’re never stuck without fare.