Question 1

Which ferry companies sail in the Hauraki Gulf?

Accepted Answer

Fullers360: Auckland, Matiatia, Devonport (Auckland), Hobsonville Point, Half Moon Bay, Gulf Harbour, Beach Haven and Rangitoto Island. SeaLink NZ: Pine Harbour, Auckland, Half Moon Bay, Kennedy Point, Tryphena, Port Fitzroy and Rakino Island. Island Direct: Auckland and Matiatia. Explore Group: Auckland, Gulf Harbour, Rotoroa Island, Man O' War Bay, Coromandel and Tiritiri Matangi Island. Kawau Cruises: Sandspit and Kawau Island.

Question 2

Can I take my car on a ferry in the Hauraki Gulf?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Half Moon Bay to Kennedy Point, Kennedy Point to Auckland, Auckland to Tryphena, Auckland to Port Fitzroy and Half Moon Bay to Rakino Island take cars; every other line is for foot passengers only.

Question 3

Do ferries in the Hauraki Gulf run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fullers360, SeaLink NZ and three other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Man O' War Bay to Coromandel and Auckland to Coromandel run late October to March. Half Moon Bay to Rakino Island runs October to April.