Auckland – Great Barrier

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Auckland Great Barrier Ferry

The Auckland Great Barrier ferry route connects New Zealand with Great Barrier Island. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Sealink NZ. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 4 hours 30 minutes.

Auckland Great Barrier sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Auckland Ferry Port

Auckland's port is found in the heart of Downtown, boasting a stunning Baroque-style terminal which was completed in 1912. The building is now registered with the Historic Places Trust and houses a wide selection of shops and cafes on the lower level. However, most of the ferry routes are operated within the contemporary terminal building on Quay Street. From here you can sail to the Hauraki Gulf Islands within 25-40 minutes, depending on your destination. The terminal is a short walk from the Britomart railway station and bus exchange. There are also Air Bus services operating transfers from Auckland Airport to Queens Wharf every 10 minutes.


Auckland to Great Barrier
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-05-05 and 2025-05-11

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Sealink NZ 07:30 12:00 4 hours 30 minutes Thu

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