This winter and school holidays, there are great special deals to be found for ferry travel to Waiheke Island. Just look for the ‘Deals’ on the ferry websites. You can book online on the day you travel, but if you want to bring your car you need to book by 6th July. Check out the deals here:

We are asked all the time about how to make the most of a stay in Auckland, when you find yourself in the city for a few days without a car. Of course visiting Waiheke Island is on the list - but what else can you plan to get a taste of New Zealand? Here is our list of 16 low cost things to do in Auckland, New Zealand, without a car.

Waiheke Island is known for its Waiheke wineries, weddings & summer holidays. But there are lots of other things to do, all just a 35 minute ferry ride from Auckland.

So when someone asks ‘what is there to do on Waiheke Island’, or if you are ready to plan for a girls' weekend away close to Auckland, read on! Here are ten ideas for a fun New Zealand staycation with your gal pals.

Everything you need to know about how to get to Waiheke Island, and how to travel around once you’re here.

Everything you need to know to get to The Heke is right here, including maps, inside information on transport and links to important articles.

Have the freedom of exploring at your own pace when you travel with your car on the ferry to Waiheke Island.

Where is Waiheke Island?

There are not one, not two but THREE ferry companies who will take you to Waiheke Island any day 365 days a year, and travel is from dawn until midnight. Read all about the options for Waiheke ferry timetables here.

How to save money on the ferry to Waiheke Island

FERRY FARES at at July 2023. This is everything you wanted to know about tickets as a resident of Waiheke Island. If you are a visitor see our other posts: Ferry and travel information to Waiheke and getting around when you are here, & How to Get to The Heke.