SeaLink Kennedy Point

Overview

SeaLink Kennedy point is the only commercial way to get a car off and on Waiheke Island, they have about two dozen sailings a day and take online or instore bookings.

They do not accept cash, so be careful make sure you have the correct funds when visiting Waiheke.

Kennedy Point is situated on the southern side of Waiheke, in Putiki Bay. Alongside the main ferry ramp there’s a public boat ramp with a floating dock.

All passengers and vehicles travelling to/from Waiheke Island with or without vehicles should report a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure.

Sea Link barges can carrying vehicles, passengers and freight to and from Auckland, Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island.

If you are a resident of Waiheke, make sure you have your residents card, they can be made and collected from the office, staff will ask to see it before you board.

Passengers with reduced mobility and vision may find it helpful to travel with a companion to assist during the voyage.  When booking with Sealink , please notify them of this to ensure your travel can be completed in accordance with health and safety requirements. If you are in a vehicle, their team will do their best to put you in the best possible spot for access to bathrooms on the deck, Please note that some vessels are not equipped with wheelchair accessible bathrooms.

Certified service dogs are allowed on board and are considered a companion. You will be responsible for the welfare of the dog at all times. 

Dogs are permitted to travel on the ferry on the outside decks.  Only a registered guide dog or assistance dog will be permitted to travel in the passenger lounge with their owner. Cats can travel to Waiheke Island either in your vehicle or in an approved animal carrier cage. 

Dangerous goods sailings are sailings which they are carrying potentially hazardous materials like gas or petroleum. These sailings are marked in the timetable with (DG), if you come across this and have pets or mobility issues it is best to avoid as all passengers are required to leave their vehicles and stay in the passenger cabin, pets are required to stay in vehicles. 

In August 2025 they announced their Seacat is back out on the water after some TLC. Their Seacat 2 will be out of action having some TLC too but will be back for the summer season.

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Summary

• Many sailings
• 50min trips to Half Moon Bay
• Drive on barges
• Tv onboard
• Café onboard

Hire Gear

If you need Beach/Baby Gear/Party or DIY tasks on your stay at Waiheke, there is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have everything you need during your stay.

Beach items – Sea scooters, Metal detectors, Speakers, sea biscuits, Stand up Paddle boards, Beach games, Fishing rods and more.

Baby Hire – Baby seats, Booster seats and portacots.

Party/Wedding – Lights, Gazebos, Speakers, Microphones, Tables and more

DIY Tasks – Hedge trimmers, Waterblasters, Chainsaws, Carpet cleaners and more.

Access Information

The only way to access Sea Link Kennedy Point is to drive down Donald Bruce Road to the end. The barges take all sized vehicles/bikes/trucks. So, you just drive down to que up, they will direct you from there. If you just want to look at the pier or book a ticket, keep right in the muti line piece when coming down the hill and look for the short-term parking at the wharf.

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