Category Hauraki Gulf Island Trips

Auckland · HAURAKI GULF ISLAND TRIPS

15 Hauraki Gulf Island Trips from Auckland, Compared

15 tours

The city and the coast around it carry more hauraki gulf island trips than anyone fits into one week. These 15 are the shortlist, each with what it costs, what it includes and the one detail worth knowing before you commit.

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise - The Marine Mammal Search and How the Sighting Guarantee Helps

1.Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 292 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $92Our pick

Auckland Tikapa Moana whale and dolphin cruise with an island stop at Rotoroa or Waiheke, plus a marine mammal sighting guarantee.

“Went on the Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Island Cruise with the stopover at Man O' War Vineyard at 13:10. Had a great time and would highly recommend! Just a few things to be aware of: There is about 2 hours initially of just sitting on the boat watching the waves as you have to get out of Auckland harbour and drop off people on other tours- quite pleasant if its a nice day but can get a bit choppy/cold on a windy day so come prepared for any weather and would not recommend if you get travel sick. We were lucky the day after a storm and just had…”

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Auckland to Rangitoto Island Ferry

Auckland to Rangitoto Island Ferry - Quay Street to Rangitoto: Fullers360 and Your Mobile Ticket

Clearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Clearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve - Price and time: is $174 good value?

3.Clearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $174Top rated

Rent a Clearyak at Goat Island Marine Reserve for 30 or 60 minutes, with gear and staff help, and fish-viewing from your kayak floor.

“The weather was perfect and we had an amazing time out on the water. If I had realised how much we would enjoy this I would have booked for longer! Can't wait to do it again!”

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Auckland: Auckland City & Hauraki Gulf Scenic Flight

Auckland: Auckland City & Hauraki Gulf Scenic Flight - Waiheke takeoff: coastline, beaches, and vineyards fast

Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure - Meeting at Matiatia (and why the start time matters)

5.Hauraki Gulf Eco Sailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $403

Eco sailing from Waiheke on Pacific Star: pest-free island walk, snorkel and SUP included, plus Hauraki Gulf wildlife sightings.

“Wind and sailing were excellent. Captain Bruce let us sail quite a bit. We also had a walk on Tiritiri Matangi island that had amazing birds and views. His lunch spread was also top-notch.”

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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise - Getting comfortable on board: decks, cafe, and live commentary

6.Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · from $105

Cruise Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for dolphins and whales, plus a Waiheke island stop, wildlife viewing guarantee, and live onboard commentary.

“Great trip! Easy to navigate to the harbour and the team gave us clear instructions on what to do. The dolphins made the team work for it but we spent a lot of time with them when we did find them. The island was brilliant and we managed to do the North route and take pictures before getting picked up! Well worth doing and a nice day out 😊”

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Tiritiri Matangi Island Discovery – from Auckland

Tiritiri Matangi Island Discovery - from Auckland - Tiritiri Matangi Island: a bird sanctuary you can actually walk through

Auckland: Man O’ War Vineyard Ferry (Waiheke Island)

Auckland: Man O' War Vineyard Ferry (Waiheke Island) - Auckland to Waiheke, the cruise through the eastern Hauraki Gulf

8.Man O’ War Vineyard Ferry (Waiheke Island)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $65

Cruise from Auckland to Man O’ War on Waiheke. Enjoy vineyard time, lawn relaxation, and a bay swim on a comfy A/C boat.

“They took payment from us on the website. When we showed up at the kiosk at 9am, they said the tour was FULL and had sent us a message via email half an hour ago (08:30am). It was a terrible experience! After we had paid for this tour, we paid deposit for lunch at Man O War restaurant as well. There was no compensation whatsoever!”

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Waiheke Reserve Ferry Service to Waiheke Island

Waiheke Reserve Ferry Service to Waiheke Island - Where you board in Auckland, pier 13/14 at Downtown

9.Waiheke Reserve Ferry Service to Waiheke Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $35Best value

Pre-book the Waiheke Reserve direct ferry from Auckland, choose your departure time, enjoy a 40-minute ride, then return the same day.

“Staff was very friendly. A couple of them came up to each passenger and introduced themselves and asked if they needed anything during the trip to reach out to them.”

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Rotoroa Island Ferry – from Auckland

Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland - Getting to Rotoroa from Auckland: departures, travel time, and how the day flows

10.Rotoroa Island Ferry – from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $68

Take a return ferry from Auckland to Rotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf, enjoy a 75-minute cruise each way, then explore a predator-free sanctuary.

“What a lovely day trip of peace and quiet. Away from everyone. Ferry ride was fun -- up top was windy and cold but worth the views. While on the island you hike and run around. I ventured and only saw two people from the tour our wholRead more”

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Auckland: Rotoroa Island and Man O’War Vineyard Combo Tour

Auckland: Rotoroa Island and Man O'War Vineyard Combo Tour - The ferry rhythm from Auckland, and why it matters

11.Rotoroa Island and Man O’War Vineyard Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $71

Auckland to Waiheke day trip with Hauraki Gulf cruise, Rotoroa Island tracks and beaches, then Man O' War wine by the sea.

“The boat trips were well organised and the wrist bands helped for the various drop offs and pick ups. Rotoroa Island was lovely showing how conservation could be shared with "normally visitor activities" like the swim beaches and the BBQ stations for folk to use. The Man - o - War Vineyard was OK but a bit pricey for the tasting given the quantities in each tasting. I think the 4 wines we had would not have equated to a standard glass. The wines themselves were obviously subjective to the palate, which unfortunately didn't really match mine. The bottle servers knew their wine patter well.”

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Rotoroa Island and Man O’ War Vineyard Combo from Auckland

Rotoroa Island and Man O' War Vineyard Combo from Auckland - The Cruise That Sets the Mood in the Eastern Hauraki Gulf

12.Rotoroa Island and Man O’ War Vineyard Combo from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $74

Rotoroa Island walking tracks, Waiheke’s Man O’ War Vineyard wines, bay swim, and a scenic Hauraki Gulf cruise, all from Auckland.

“We were uncertain about going because of the weather forecast I. Auckland, but had a beautiful hike on Rotora and a great time at the Man O War winery! So glad we went. Dark sky when we returned to the city but clear sky over the harbor! Staff was helpful on the boat! Recommend this tour!”

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Waiheke Island: Gulf Marine Park Sailing Adventure & Lunch

Waiheke Island: Gulf Marine Park Sailing Adventure & Lunch - A 41-foot catamaran that’s built for comfort and sea time

Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration in Auckland

Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration in Auckland - Meeting at the island wharf, and why ferry planning is the whole game

14.Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration in Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $93

4-hour Tiritiri Matangi snorkeling and island exploration from Auckland with wetsuit and gear, guided by a friendly local nature expert.

“The guides were fantastic and then some! They were very personable and attentive to make sure we were comfortable. They stayed in the water as long as we wanted to and made sure to point out interesting things. When we were done in Read more”

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Auckland: Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration Tours

Auckland: Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration Tours - Why Tiritiri Matangi is the star: birds, predators, and why the island feels different

15.Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $88

Snorkel and walk Tiritiri Matangi Island with a guide, gear included. See marine life and rare birds in the Hauraki Gulf.

“Was really fun & our guide Legend was very informative. Wouldn’t recommend for those who easily get motion sickness, besides that it was a great experience! Got to see a sea lion, sting rays, large sea snails & heaps of colourful fish. Afterwards we walked to the lighthouse & had an amazing view of the island, it was breathtaking!”

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