Ferry services Ferry services
Taking the ferry is a scenic, peaceful change from the hectic mayhem that often comes with commuting. It's also a great way to explore the beautiful islands of the Hauraki Gulf.
This section provides you with everything you need to know about catching ferries in the Auckland region. AT HOP can be used on all ferry services except to Rakino. AT HOP cards can be purchased and topped up at the Downtown Ferry Terminal, at the AT Customer Service Centre located on Pier 1. Monthly passes are also available.
- Ferry fares and conditions
- Where to purchase ferry tickets
- Travelling on the ferry
- Buses to and from the ferry
- Ferry operator contact details
Where to purchase ferry tickets
There are a number of places for you to purchase your ferry ticket depending on your ferry operator or destination. AT HOP can be used on all ferry services except Rakino. AT HOP cards can be purchased and topped up at the Downtown Ferry Terminal, and at the AT Customer Service Centre, Pier 1. Monthly passes are also available see Ferry fares and conditions.
Devonport, Stanley Bay, Bayswater, Northcote Point, Birkenhead, Half Moon Bay and Waiheke
For ferry services operated by Fullers Auckland you can buy your ticket from:
- the Downtown Ferry Terminal, whether you are travelling to or from this destination,
- you can also buy tickets at the Fullers' Devonport ticket office.
For the Fullers Waiheke Island ferry service you need to purchase tickets at:
- the Downtown Ferry Terminal or
- the Waiheke ferry terminal.
Tickets are to be presented as you board the ferry.
Outside ticket office hours you will be able to buy most ticket types on board.
Gulf Harbour, Beach Haven and Hobsonville ferry
These services are operated by 360 Discovery, tickets can be purchased on the ferry or from the Downtown Pier 4 ticket office.
Pine Harbour, West Harbour and Rakino ferries
Tickets for the Pine Harbour, West Harbour and Rakino Ferry services can only be purchased on the ferry.
Ferry fares and conditions
For information on ferry ticket prices and conditions, see Ferry fares. Find out more information about How to pay for public transport.
Travelling on the ferry
Ferry route map
Download the Ferry route map (PDF 2.84MB)
- Find out about travelling on the ferry with prams, luggage, bikes & animals.
- Find out about ferry accessible travel.
Buses to and from the ferry
Many ferry terminals have convenient connecting bus services which will get you to and from the ferry terminal in time for sailing:
Bayswater
The ferry terminal is at Bayswater Marina, accessed from Sir Peter Blake Parade, off Bayswater Ave. The bus routes that will take you to the terminal are:
803, 804 - These buses run from Takapuna to the terminal to connect with most ferry arrivals and departures. The buses run via Milford, Smales Farm and North Shore Hospital.
Birkenhead
The ferry wharf is at the end of Hinemoa Street. The bus routes that will take you to and from the wharf are:
957 - Travels from Albany Station to the wharf and connect with ferry arrivals and departures. The buses operate via Massey University, Bush Road, Glenfield Mall, Highbury Shops and Birkenhead Avenue.
Devonport
The ferry terminal in Devonport is at the end of Victoria Road and is a big building, so you can't miss it. Parking at the Devonport Wharf can be limited during the week. The bus routes that will take you to and from the wharf are:
813 - This service travels between Takapuna and Devonport wharf to connect with ferry arrivals and departures. It departs from Takapuna Transport Centre (Stop 1) travelling via Lake Road, Old Lake Road, Vauxhall Road, Albert Road then Victoria Road to the wharf.
779 - This bus departs from the wharf and travels via King Edward Parade, Cheltenham Road, Tainui Road, Vauxhall Road, Church Street and King Edward Parade to Devonport Wharf.
The bus then continues via Victoria Road, Calliope Road and Victoria Road back to the wharf.
Gulf Harbour
The ferry wharf is at the end of Laurie Southwick Pde. The bus route that will take you to and from the wharf is:
988 - This bus departs from the Pacific Plaza to the wharf to connect with ferry arrivals and departures. It departs opposite the Pacific Plaza (Stop 4644) and travels via Whangaparaoa Rd, u-turns near Bruce Harvey Dr by the Shakespear Regional Park and continues along Whangaparaoa Rd to Shakespear Rd, Gulf Harbour Dr, and Laurie Southwick Pde to the wharf at Gulf Harbour Marina.
To get from Gulf Harbour Wharf to Pacific Plaza, the route is reversed.
Half Moon Bay
The ferry wharf is at the end of Ara Tai, (Pigeon Mountain Road turns into this).
The following bus routes connect with most ferries at Half Moon Bay to the city.
714 – Bucklands Beach to Half Moon Bay and connects with all ferry sailings to and from the city
734 – Botany, Highland Park, Prince Regent Drive to Half Moon Bay and connects to all ferry services except the last sailings from the city on Friday and Saturday night
735 – Botany, Millhouse Dr, Cockle Bay, Howick, Macleans Rd to Half Moon Bay and connects to all ferry services except the last sailings from the city on Friday and Saturday night
Please note that buses will depart at their scheduled time and will not wait if ferry services are delayed.
Hobsonville
The ferry wharf is at the end of Hudson Bay Road Extension and Boundary Road, Hobsonville Point.
Note this service operates Monday to Friday only, excluding public holidays.
The bus route that will take you to and from the wharf bus is:
114 –Departing from Westgate by Fernhill Drive (Stop 1599) and travels via Whenuapai and Herald Island to Hobsonville Point
Stanley Bay
The ferry wharf is right by the Calliope Reserve and can be accessed via Calliope Road. The bus route that will take you to and from the wharf is:
779 - This bus runs in a loop, it departs from Devonport Wharf and travels via King Edward Parade, Cheltenham Road, Tainui Road, Vauxhall Road, Church Street and King Edward Parade to Devonport Wharf. It continues along Victoria Road, Calliope Road to Stanley Point.
The bus then continues via Victoria Road, Calliope Road, and Victoria Road back to the Devonport Wharf.
Waiheke Island
The ferry wharf (Matiatia wharf) is at the end of Ocean View Rd. Several bus routes travel to and from the wharf and around different parts of the island:
1a, 1, 2, 3, 4 - Check the timetable and map carefully for which routes service the following areas on Waiheke Island: Oneroa, Blackpool, Surfdale, Ostend, Onetangi, Palm Beach and Rocky Bay. Only routes 1 and 3 service Owhanake carpark.
Ferry operator contact details
See Bus, train & ferry operator contact details.