
Sealink's ferry, the Island Navigator carries cars, passengers and freight to the island.
We depart from Auckland's Wynyard Wharf, three times a week in Winter, and daily in Summer.
Sailings take approximately 4.5 hours to get to Tryphena, the Southernmost port of Great Barrier Island. The time passes quickly as there is plenty to see in the way of stunning scenery, birdlife and marine life... whales, orca and dolphins are often sighted. Onboard you'll find two reading rooms, a cafe/bar and two theatres where current movies are shown.
Book on-line at the bottom of this page.
Great Barrier Island SeaLink Fares
Please Note: Due to the ongoing impact to fuel costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East, a temporary fuel surcharge of 9.2% will be added to the pricing below for all new SeaLink bookings from Friday, 1 May 2026.

Seniors: 65+ years
Students: Will be required to produce their cards.
Car: Maximum length 5.5 metres. Maximum height 1.9 metres.
SeaLink departs from Hamer Street, Down-town, Auckland and arrives at Great Barrier Island approx. 4.5 hours later.
Fill in the submission form (below) to check availability and departure times for your preferred dates of travel.
Please take a look at our booking cancellation & change fees - Click here >
Make a Ferry Booking/Enquiry Here

