Port Fitzroy is located on Great Barrier Island on the northern part of the island, a five-hour ferry ride from Hamer Street Terminal in Auckland’s Wynard neighborhood.
There is no public transportation on Great Barrier; however, there is a local bus service in the area and a people and mail bus departs Port Fitzroy daily around 11am to the southern tip of the island (however, please note there is no same day return). We recommend booking a transfer in advance if you are traveling on foot.
Mooring facilities
There is not much space at the Port Fitzroy pier, so there is no ticket office. A little further up the road there is a general store (where you can buy tickets), a boat club and an information desk. During peak hours, you will also find The Hub burger bar, which serves traditional Kiwi burgers and takeaways. There is a gas station and dive station on the pier. Restrooms are just up the road by the general store.
The surrounding area
Just a short walk from the ferry you’ll find Department of Conservation (DOC) hiking trails such as the Old Lady Track (45 minutes), which has a side trip to Lookout Rock with amazing views of Port Fitzroy Harbor. It’s a steep 30-minute walk (marked) to the top.
Traveling on my own bike
Yes; you can travel on your bike for a small fee. Check luggage, bikes and pets. A crew member will tell you where to park it for the duration of the sailing.
Check in
If you are returning or have booked an off-island ferry, you can stay in your vehicle and one of our team members will meet you at your vehicle and check you in.
To ensure a seat on our ferry, we recommend booking in advance as vehicle spaces may fill up.
All passengers and vehicles traveling to/from Great Barrier Island in vehicles must give at least 60 minutes notice before departure. Passengers traveling without a vehicle (walking) must report at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Due to loading requirements, boarding will be closed 20 minutes prior to departure for vehicles and 15 minutes prior to departure for pedestrian passengers. SeaLink reserves the right to refuse boarding after this time.
Driving my car on the ferry
If you are traveling from the Great Barrier Island, you will need to board the ferry in reverse. If for some reason you are unable to reverse your vehicle, our friendly team can help.