We recommend guests stay on Waiheke Island for the weekend, as Man O’ War Vineyard is located on the quieter eastern side of the island, approximately a 40-minute drive from Matiatia Wharf. Staying locally allows you to relax and enjoy the celebrations without needing to rush. To make things easy, we will be providing buses to and from the venue.

Getting there:

Auckland guests (via ferry)

12:00pm Fullers ferry departs Auckland

12:50pm Arrive at Matiatia Ferry Terminal

12:50pm Bus departs Matiatia for Man O’ War

1:55pm Arrive at Man O’ War Vineyard

Oneroa / Palm Beach

12:30pm Bus departs (stops TBC)

1:45pm Arrive at Man O’ War Vineyard

Onetangi

1:00pm Bus departs

1:45pm Arrive at Man O’ War Vineyard

Ceremony will begin at 2:00pm.

Getting home:

Matiatia Wharf (for Auckland ferry)

11:15pm Bus departs Man O’ War

12:30am Fullers ferry departs Waiheke for Auckland

Local return buses

12:00am Buses depart Man O’ War for local stops in Oneroa, Palm Beach, and Onetangi (stops TBC)

The easiest way for most guests to travel to Waiheke Island is via the passenger ferry from downtown Auckland.

Operator: Fullers360

Route: Auckland CBD (Downtown Ferry Terminal) ↔ Waiheke Island (Matiatia Wharf)

Crossing time: Approximately 35–40 minutes

Frequency: Regular sailings throughout the day. A timetable can be found on the fullers website

Booking: Recommended, especially during busy periods

Guests travelling with a vehicle can take the car ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island.

Operator: SeaLink

Route: Auckland (Half Moon Bay or downtown, depending on sailing)↔ Waiheke Island

Crossing time: Approximately 60 minutes

Booking: Essential, vehicle spaces are limited and should be booked well in advance

While we will be providing buses to and from Man O’ War Vineyard on the day, taxis are also available on Waiheke Island if you prefer to make your own way. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes from Matiatia Ferry Terminal, 30 minutes from Oneroa, 25 minutes from Palm Beach, and 20 minutes from Onetangi, depending on traffic. We recommend booking taxis in advance, particularly during the busy summer season.

Onetangi is the closest main town to the venue and is a wonderful option for accommodation. It’s also where our day-after celebrations will be held at Charlie Farley's, making it an easy and relaxed choice for the weekend.

There are plenty of accommodation options across the island, with Palm Beach and Oneroa also being great alternatives. We recommend booking via platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com, and suggest booking early as accommodation on Waiheke can fill up quickly.