Birkenhead Ferry Terminal — Local services in Kaipātiki

Birkenhead wharf mainly serves the passenger ferry service between Auckland CBD and Birkenhead in the North Shore. The average time to travel between Auckland and Birkenhead Ferry Terminal is about 14 minutes. There is a ferry service every few hours from Auckland to Birkenhead Ferry Terminal and vice versa. Ferry terminal passengers are served by a regular Auckland Transport bus services to all main suburbs in and around Birkenhead, Birkdale, Beach Haven, Hibury etc., Ferry terminal has a good café and toilet facilities.

Birkenhead ferry services were started in the early 20th century, around 1910 using paddle steamers. By then the only mode of transport between the Auckland city and North Shore was the Devonport ferry service which was started in late 19th century. These two ferry services were playing a vital role in Auckland public transport before the harbour bridge was...

Horrible experience with agro security guard who demanded I can’t take photos when all I wanted to do was buy a coffee and drink it on the balcony and take a few pictures. What a wombat to demand I couldn’t take a photo. Felt like I was visiting a prison. Won’t ever...

Friendly security, public facilities were nice and clean. The location on the water is great. Cafe was small and quaint. Nice inside seating for...