Our hotel was a walking distance from the ferry terminal. Really nice to stroll around. We boarded…read morethe Fullers 360 to Waiheke Island. The information and ticket offices was just in front of the terminal. Very easy to find.

Nice and easy. Tap on/off (remember the off part...that wasn't explained to me) and quick ride to…read moreDavenport. Also did the Waiheke ferry which was a bit chaotic on Thursday midday. The line for the 11 am was sooo long, I missed that ferry and had to wait another hour. Thankfully the peeps I was around engaged in conversation which made the time fly by.

It is the ferry normally runs in all port of Auckland. We travelled to Waiheke Island through them…read more It was very comfortable ferry. Has food , coffee counter. Restroom available and the crew was really friendly. There were upper and covered decks. Nice to be above to see the view. The sail was kinda rough because it was windy and it rained. Tickets can be purchased through website or on the spot. Just go to the Auckland Ferry terminal. The brick booth house .

We bought round trip tickets in advance of our trip. Loading was only a short walk from our hotel…read more We were headed to Rangitoto. The shuttle took off exactly on time. We sat on the upper floor and it was very neat and clean. Seating was tables and we had nice views out the window. The ride was smooth. Staff was friendly. The shuttle arrived right on time to pick us up as well. The return trip was on a bigger boat. Again everything was clean inside with some comfy couches to lounge on after a day of hiking.

Devonport Wharf frustrates me. It's right on the water (obviously), in one of the most beautiful…read moreplaces in Auckland and it is so meh it's almost unbelievable. Firstly everything is pretty much always closed. Like even in normal business hours, it is dead. Secondly, even if it was open, they have the weirdest selection of stores. I can't even pinpoint what most of the stores are because they're so mediocre, and they change all the time. It's just like no one really cares about it, but they should. It could be awesome. They could have a cool restaurant, cafes, bars. Or just knock it down, lay down some astroturf and have a mini-golf. Hey, but walk out of the wharf and you're in beautiful Devonport. My advice? Skip the inside and walk down the side.

While I wouldn't disagree that the inside of this ferry terminal building needs a serious overhaul…read more(someone call that Ty guy off Extreme Makeover Wharf edition!) hah. I.e The faults which other reviewers have listed already; the facade of the building actually has a quaint charm that gels with the rest of Devonport itself. A rustic sort of understated calm that may hear the taunts you throw at it but won't react at all. It fits in this setting is what I'm trying to say. Just like the Central city Ferry Terminal fits the sort of lifestyle encapsulated by 'big city life', this building has a vibe all it's own. And who could give a place such a bad review when just outside it has a patch of perfect golden sand where you can catch the most amazing views of Auckland City. Take some fish n chips along with you, you won't find a better spot.

I booked a grabone thinking it would be a good deal to get to Waiheke Island and have a nice day…read moreout this Saturday. Turns out they have *no ferries at all* running from Auckland Central on the particular Saturday I want to go on. I guess I should have checked the schedule but I was sucked in by the pretty pictures of the island. But it was not to be. Kiss goodbye to my $44 or take 90 minute bus ride to Half Moon Bay to take the ferry before I even get out there. Or I could go on Sunday instead and cancel my father's day plans to see my dad. Not much of a choice is it? idk, their services might be alright, but stay the heck away from their grabone unless you check their schedule first. :-(

Okay, people from Sydney, try not to faint…read more The 5 star review has nothing to do with the awkward seating, because that's mostly rubbish. Nor is it because there is a bar and a coffee shop on board, because that's brilliant. It's because we purchased our tickets a pier or so away from where the ferry departs from, and they actually rang the captain and asked him to wait for us to run to the boat.

I have used Sealink on many occasions for travel to the outer islands of the Gulf, namely Hauraki…read moreand further to Great Barrier Island. The ease at which this operation is carried out is second to none with turning up in your car and driving onto the ferry as hard as it gets. As a frequent car ferry user travelling to Waiheke, the newer ferry is a dream, a drastic improvement from the older ferries - some of which are still in use. The newer ferry is thankfully faster (by 15mins I think) and offers a lavish lounge and cafe if chilling out in your car is not for you. There is no extra administration after buying a ticket which makes this trips as hassle free as possible. On a previous trip to Great Barrier by car ferry, one person in the group had managed to misread a midnight time on the group tickets meaning had missed our ferry. We were squeezed onto the freight ferry and shipped back the next day, at no extra cost which was a godsend.

From the owner: SeaLink - your vital link to the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Carrying vehicles, passengers and…read morefreight to and from Auckland, Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island.

The ferry was great. Cool and very pleasant. The shuttle buses linked to the ferry are…read moreembarrassingly bad. They give you this very specific time schedule. It would be perfect. The wine tasting at the island are fun but a lot of walking. If you tell customers 5:54 then make it 5:54. We got to our bus stop at 5:50. We waited till 6:35. That's beyond unacceptable. I'm not sure what you have to work with outside these explorer buses but don't trust the times AT ALL. Extremely unprofessional company.

The Explore Group opened a service to Waiheke to compete with monopoly Fullers at the end of last…read moreyear. As a commuter, Explore boats are newer and cleaner, the staff genuinely friendly, and there is far better food and drinks selection on board - almond croissant on the way to work anybody? (Don't, it gets addictive). The journey feels far more relaxing. We're yet to see how the smaller boats deal with rough winter seas, but right now it adds a perfect option if you want to catch a ferry approximately half hour out from the Fullers boats. Tip: check out the upstairs indoor cabin- those seats are made for giants.

I love the discovery tours because they taught me something. Okay so I managed to snatch a sweet…read moredeal that had a tour of the Auckland Harbor, a stopover at Tongariro and a return trip from Auckland to Devenport. After living in Auckland for 8 years one would think I would know where Devenport was. I remember calling nt boyfriend saying oh baby we are going to Devenport. He started laughing and told me that his house was only a few minutes drive from Devenport. I didn't know that one could drive there. I was so embrassed as we had just started dating, now I look back and laugh at myself. The day was a bit windy but we had so much fun on the ferry. Walking on Tongariro and taking pictures was the highlight. This is a trip that those that want to explore Auckland should make.

While Fullers have a near monopoly on most of the major high-demand ferry routes, 360 Discovery…read moreruns services to all the destinations that Fullers doesn't cover. That means a bunch of tourist-oriented routes (Tiritiri Matangi Island, Rotoroa Island, Motiuhe Island, Coromandel), and a couple of commuter routes too (Beachhaven, Hobsonville). Some of these are truly wonderful destinations, so it's great to have a second ferry operator providing access to them. Tiritiri Matangi is probably the best known, and makes for a great day trip or overnighter - it's a bird sanctuary island with great nature walks, panoramic vistas and beaches. The 360 vessels are generally smaller than the Fullers boats so you need to book for some destinations, but they're fast and comfortable and the service is a bit more personal so that's nice.

Earned two Yelp badges in this City! New Zealand & Duke of the Ferry Terminal!…read more Auckland is a major city, previously the capital of NZ; approximately 235 sq miles (607 km). 1.5 million to 1.74 million people reside here. Quality/Quantity - Here is a small sample of local attractions: Local ferries to surrounding areas. Of course, the architecture of the old ferry building is beautiful. Also can ferry to their wineries. Warf. Parnell Village, Mission Bay Beach, etc. Sky Tower - Which also has the Weta and All Blacks' experience. Hop on hop off bus. Many good craft breweries! Farmers markets and local events, see pictures. Auckland Art Gallery and Museums. Auckland University. Zoo and/or Sea Life. Etc. Atmosphere - This is an urban town. Service - Good. Price - With today's current exchange rate, it is in the USA's favor! Owner Comment - Congrats on the Maori success since 1350, and on the Europeans since 1840.

Great place to have your home base in as you explore New Zealand's North Island. Lots to do in the…read morecity and all the amenities of course. For example the Eye Tower, the Auckland Zoo, the Auckland War Memorial Museum which also offers and educational Maori experience and if you like rugby there is the All Blacks experience and many more things to do here. You also have the options to take one of the many day tours offered, such as Rotorua, Kiwi House, Glow worm caves and so on. You won't get bored for sure. You won't go hungry either with the many restaurants to explore here.

We landed in Auckland, checked in our hotel and grabbed the ferry for a trip to Devonport. Coming…read moreoff the ferry we discovered a bicycle rental shop. We rented e bikes - the owners were super nice and gave us a map of the island. Great way to see everything and get up those nasty hills! And they only charged us for an hour even though we went over that time!

This shop is conveniently located on the ferry dock. The service was attentive, friendly, and very…read morehelpful with trip suggestions. We could not have asked for more. The electric bikes were fantastic! We had a great time exploring the main sites and the electric assist helped us get up the steep hills. It was a spectacular time and we want to thank the Belgium young man at the shop who helped us. We spent about 1.5 hours.

Absolutely love to Seqway…read more Have near experiences in US and in several European nations... Yes - Do it Start with review lessons - there may be a person or two who just does "not get it....." Lovely tour with neat stories I still am not convinced that a Seqway is useful for my personal transportation

Oh, for goodness sake people! Just DO it!!…read more So much fun, and surprisingly a little bit of a workout, as you are forever conscious of your balance. You end up feeling like a determined demon as you lean in to make your segway go faster, and like a BOSS when you manage to stand on it, hands free to take photos. Yeah. Thoroughly recommend it, and, just a tip, if you are thinking about walking up to the summit of Mt Victoria. Don't..It's a killer hike. Get a segway instead! I wish we had!