Getting to Albert Cove
Waiheke Island is a 35 minute ride by fast passenger ferry from downtown Auckland or 45 minutes from Half Moon Bay on the vehicular ferry. Both island terminals are between 6 & 10 minutes from Albert Cove.
Vehicular Ferry at Kennedy Point, Putiki Bay, Waiheke Island
About Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island is the second largest island (9,324 hectares) within the Hauraki Gulf. It is 26 km long and 19 km across at its widest point, with rolling hills that reach 230 metres at the highest point. Its name translated means cascading waters which refers to the waterfalls now within the Whakanewha Regional Park. It is a unique island settlement close to Auckland with a resident population of about 7,000 spread out around the numerous bays and beaches mainly grouped at the western end.