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Rarotonga to Waiheke Island: fly + ferry

Waiheke Island has no airport. Fly from Rarotonga to Auckland (AKL), nonstop, then it's 18 km to Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal and a 40m – 50m fast ferry (Fullers360) — about 6h 13m door to door. Flights to Auckland from US$205.

No airport · flight + ferry From 6h 13m Cheapest in December Prices checked 14 days ago
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How to get from Rarotonga to Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Auckland (AKL) ~6h 13m door to door
  1. Fly Rarotonga → AucklandNonstop · 4h 16m · from US$205
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  2. Transfer to Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal18 km · about 0h 47m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Auckland → Waiheke Island40m – 50m · fast boats · Fullers360Frequent departures throughout the day
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Cheapest month to fly from Rarotonga to Waiheke Island

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, September the most expensive.

Dec 26US$205Mar 27US$278Sep 27US$295

Good to know

Distance
2,986 km1,854 miles
Journey time
6h 13mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+23hWaiheke Island vs Rarotonga
Currency in Waiheke Island
NZD
Airports
RAR → AKL + ferry

Flights from Rarotonga to Waiheke Island: questions answered

How do you get from Rarotonga to Waiheke Island?
Waiheke Island has no airport. Fly from Rarotonga to Auckland (AKL), nonstop, then it's 18 km to Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal and a 40m – 50m fast ferry (Fullers360) — about 6h 13m door to door. Flights to Auckland from US$205.
Is there an airport on Waiheke Island?
No. The nearest airport is Auckland (AKL), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Waiheke Island?
Auckland to Waiheke Island takes 40m – 50m, frequent departures throughout the day. Operators: Fullers360.
How much does it cost to fly from Rarotonga toward Waiheke Island?
Flights from Rarotonga to Auckland start from US$205 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Auckland airport from the ferry?
About 18 km to Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal, roughly 0h 47m by taxi or transfer.

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