Getting to & from Man O' War
Explore cruise direct to Man O' War - the journey time is approximately 90 mins (via Rotoroa Island), departing Auckland from the Explore Booking Kiosk in Viaduct Harbour.
For more information, current shedules and to book tickets visit the Explore website.
The Fullers Ferry runs frequently between Auckland Viaduct and Matiatia Ferry Terminal (Western end of island) and takes approximately 40 mins or 50 mins if going via Devonport. From here, Man O’ War is a 40 min drive along a scenic road through the island and out to the Eastern end via car, taxi or Fullers Eastern Explorer bus.
Please note that Fullers' bus transfer and Eastern Explorer Tour services operate on a seasonal timetable, with more frequent departures during the summer period (October–April).
Check the Fullers website for current operating schedule and to book tickets.
For further information: 0800 FULLERS or +64 9 367 9111 (International)
Explore Cruise
Man O' War Bay is conveniently accessible with direct services on Explore’s premium Hauraki Gulf cruise fleet – just 90 minutes from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. The Explore ferry departs from the Explore Kiosk, located inside Auckland's Viaduct Harbour at the end of Quay St, diagonally across from the entrance to the New Zealand Maritime Museum. Link to map here
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WINTER SCHEDULE 15 April - 23 October 2026
Wed to Sunday & Public holidays:
Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Departs Man O' War: 2:40pm
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes (Travel is via Rotoroa Island)
Return - $110 Adult | $55 Child ( 5 - 15 years) | Under 5 years travel free
One way tickets available
Fullers
- Man O' War Shuttle Service
Fullers currenlty offer a return or one-way Eastern bus transfer service between Matiatia and Man O' War on weekends, with stops in Oneroa and Onetangi if you are visiting from on the Island.
Departs Matiatia: 11:05am
Arrives Man O’ War: 11:50am.
Departs Man O' War ay 3:40pm - timed to connect comfortably with the 5:00pm ferry from Matiatia.
Return: $50pp
One Way: $25pp
For current schedule and to book tickets visit here
Please note that Fullers' bus transfer and Eastern Explorer Tour services operate on a seasonal timetable, with more frequent departures during the summer period (October–April).
For the latest
operating schedule, please check the Fullers website or for more
information, call:
- 0800 FULLERS (New Zealand)
- +64 9 367 9111 (International)
- Waiheke Eastern Explorer Tour
Fullers also offers a Waiheke Eastern Explorer Day Tour.
Enjoy a locally crafted gin or vodka tasting at Waiheke Distilling Company, followed by a two-course lunch and a glass of wine at Man O' War Vineyard and finally wind your way back to your last stop with a boutique wine tasting flight at Jasper Ridge Vineyard before returning to Matiatia Ferry Terminal.
