Half Moon Bay: Marina and Ferry Connections

Half Moon Bay combines ferry connections with waterfront amenities and routes in the surrounding area. Half Moon Bay Marina is on the Tāmaki River, near Auckland City.

Arrive by ferry and travel onward

The ferry trip from Auckland Downtown Ferry Terminal to the ferry terminal at Half Moon Bay Marina takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes. It departs from Pier 1, 99 Quay Street, and arrives at the terminal on Ara-Tai Road. Ferries run from the marina to Auckland City and Waiheke Island, and back. The time refers to the trip to the marina terminal; it is an approximate duration, not a departure schedule. Check the timetable for your travel day before setting off. The approximate duration helps you estimate travel time, while Auckland City and Waiheke Island are destinations served by routes from the marina.

Finding your way by the water

The bus and ferry terminal is at the end of Half Moon Bay Marina. Maps, information about transport options and tourist information are available there. The terminal’s location at the end of the marina can help you find your way when arriving by ferry; the information available there also supports transport and visitor planning. A destination description, last updated on 28 May 2026, lists waterfront restaurants, cafés and bars as places to visit in Half Moon Bay. These dining options offer a different connection to the area than the transport information at the terminal.

Marina on the Tāmaki River

Half Moon Bay Marina was first developed in the early 1970s. More than 500 boats are moored at the marina; this capacity figure may change. The history puts the marina’s beginnings in context, while the boat figure gives an indication of its scale, which can change. If you’re interested in maritime places, you can consider the history and size as different aspects when choosing a destination.

Boardwalk to Marina Shopping Centre

A 230-metre-long boardwalk connects the southern end of Little Bucklands Beach with Half Moon Bay Marina and gives pedestrians and cyclists access to Marina Shopping Centre. It differs from the ferry: the boardwalk provides access to a local destination, while ferry connections serve Auckland City and Waiheke Island. Check local conditions on the boardwalk before your visit.

When looking for a hotel in Half Moon Bay, you can use this information to narrow down your choice of location. Decide whether ferry access, the marina as a waterfront location with a history, or access to the destinations mentioned is most important for your stay. Then compare specific hotel offers based on your personal requirements.

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