Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Waiheke Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is a must-see destination in Auckland, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Waiheke Island to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waiheke Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waiheke Island

Plane

Although Waiheke Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 36 km from Waiheke Island. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waiheke Island from Australia departs from Maroochydore and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Waiheke Island is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 30 km from Waiheke Island. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Waiheke Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 36 km from Waiheke Island. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waiheke Island from Australia departs from Maroochydore and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Waiheke Island is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 30 km from Waiheke Island. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Waiheke Island

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Waiheke Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,965 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waiheke Island

Hiring a car in Waiheke Island

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Waiheke Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47. The most frequently booked car type in Waiheke Island is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan March or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Waiheke Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47. The most frequently booked car type in Waiheke Island is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan March or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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