02/09/2025
🚤 Big news for the Coromandel!
Explore Group is reinstating the Auckland–Coromandel Town ferry service this summer, launching 24 October (Labour Weekend). The ferry will run an express Friday evening service plus Saturday and Sunday departures, with plans to expand as demand grows.
🕓 Journey time: Just over 2 hours from Auckland’s Viaduct to Hannaford’s Wharf, followed by a shuttle bus into Coromandel Town.
💲 Return fares (including bus transfer):
Adults $135
Children $67.50
Extended transfer to Whitianga:
Adults $185
Children $92.50
Locals and visitors alike have been waiting years for this vital connection to return – and it’s finally here! 🌊🐬
👉 First sailing: Friday 24 October, 4:45pm from Auckland’s Viaduct.
This “blue highway” is back, making it easier than ever to explore the Coromandel.
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Premium weekend service from Auckland to Hannaford's Wharf, Coromandel Town, Coromandel Peninsula