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An Immersive Rail Experience
We have some exciting news for your upcoming journey, we have made changes to our onboard audio commentary which is now available via our new infotainment app.
The infotainment app allows all audio commentary and stories to be available at a touch of a button via your phone.
Our commentary has been upgraded and revised and we are excited to have it available for our passengers.
The app is easy to use, and if you have any issues, please talk to the staff on the train, they will help you to troubleshoot any issues.
Please make sure you bring your own device, USB charger and headphones to enjoy the audio commentary.
We recommend you download the free “Great Journeys New Zealand” app in advance.
Some sections of the app won’t be available until you are on the train, but once connected to the Wifi on the train you’ll will be able to see the full content.
Only a 40 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island boasts beautiful beaches, bohemian artists and award-winning vineyards, olive groves and restaurants. It’s a great day trip from Auckland as well as a superb holiday destination or a weekend getaway. A great way to make the most of a day trip is to combine your ferry ticket with one of our great value island tours – there’s a tour to suit everyone. For the more adventurous, other activities on the island include zip lining, ocean kayaking and mountain biking.
Enjoy regular daily services between Auckland and Waiheke and vice versa.
All vessels, sailings and itineraries are subject to change at the company's discretion due to weather, sea conditions and/or operational requirements.
Every passenger must have a valid ticket to travel
Standard tickets - valid for date of travel booked only
Child (5-15 years), Infant (0-4 years)
Please Note: Tickets are based on a Return Trip - choose your set departure time and your return ticket time is open for use on the same day
Daily Departures times from Auckland - Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 and 12
9.00am* 10.00am 11.00am* 12.00pm 1.00pm* 2.00pm 3.00pm* 4.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.15pm 8:45pm 10:15pm
* Sailing via Devonport and time is approximately 10 minutes longer than other sailings
