Foot passengers from the ferry building on Quay Street in Auckland use Fullers Ferries. For all events we recommend:

9.00am ferry from Auckland downtown ferry terminal
9,05am picks up at Devonport Wharf
9.45am arrives Matiatia Wharf, Waiheke

Start is only 5 minutes walk from Wharf, follow signs.

Vehicle ferry from Half Moon Bay:
For those of you who prefer to bring your own car, you will need to contact . . .

Waiheke Shipping - (Ask about the special deal they have for race participants !!!)

Or Sealink ferries 

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Accommodation 

Here’s the Tourism NZ list of places to stay on Waiheke Island.

And some budget options:

Hekurua Backpackers Lodge – handy for the Oneroa start for the 10k

Waiheke Island Hostel – Onetangi – perfect for the 18k event

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Things to do on Waiheke 

Visit the activities page of Tourism NZ's Waiheke site for a wealth of ideas.

A couple of vineyards are within walking distance (20 mins approx) of the finish at Matiatia

Cable Bay Vineyard

Mudbrick vineyard