Whitianga Ferry

24/04/2026

Hi everyone,

For the Whitianga Dawn Service tomorrow, the ferry will run from 5.15am to 6am (free of charge). The normal ferry service then resumes at 7.30am.

11/04/2026

Hi everyone,

Just to confirm the ferry service will stop at 7.30pm this evening and will NOT be operating at all tomorrow (Sunday).
At this stage the plan is to start operations as per normal at 7.30am on Monday.

Look after yourselves.

From the Whitianga ferry team.

10/04/2026

Notice to Customers,

Due to the imminent arrival of Cyclone Vaianu, the ferry service will finish at 7:30pm tomorrow (Saturday evening).

At this stage, it is unlikely that the service will operate on Sunday. A final decision will be made tomorrow, and a further update will be provided.

Please refer to our page for the latest information.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/04/2026

Hi everyone,

The ferry service starts its winter hours today.

7.30am to 7.25pm and 8.30pm to 9.25pm

Cheers
Whitianga Ferry Team

21/01/2026

Ferry update 21/01/26 time: 1710, 510pm

Whitianga ferry will continue to operate for current return passengers and essential travel only until 1925, 725pm tonight. Delayed trip frequency to be expected until then, due to weather conditions and high levels of debris in the river.

We appreciate your understanding and stay safe!

Chris, and the Whitianga ferry team.

20/01/2026

Good morning everyone, (Wednesday 21st)
The Ferry will run as normal during the day, but we will finish slightly earlier with a 7:30pm finish to the service.

07/01/2026

Beautiful summers evening

28/12/2025

Just confirming the ferry is running today.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Over the next week, the ferry hours are as follows:

Dec 25th (Christmas Day) 7.30am - 8.25pm
Dec 26th 7.30am-7.25pm and 8.30pm-10.25pm
Dec 27th to Dec 30th 7.30am - 11.25pm
Dec 31st (NY Eve) 7.30am - 12.55am

Cheers

26/10/2025

Hi Everyone,
Just confirming that we are now operating under our summer hours:
🕒 7:30 AM – 7:25 PM
🕗 8:30 PM – 10:25 PM
Thank you,
The Ferry team

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16/10/2025

Hi Everyone,
Great news! The Ferry Landing wharf ramp upgrade is all finished so the ferry service is back to normal as of now!!
Thanks to Briar (TCDC) and the contractors for their efforts in getting the work completed so quickly.
Thanks for everyone’s patience.

The Ferry Team