Keeping Rakino connected
Tucked away in the Hauraki Gulf, Rakino Island is one of Auckland’s best-kept secrets. A peaceful escape with golden bays, unspoiled bush, and a close-knit community. With no shops and very few roads, life on Rakino moves at its own pace, making it a truly unique destination.
SeaLink helps keep this special island connected. We run sailings once a month over the summer season, with occasional services in the winter months. These trips are primarily used by residents and commercial operators, providing an essential link for transporting people, vehicles, and supplies.
While this isn’t part of our everyday passenger schedule, each sailing plays an important role in supporting Rakino’s way of life and keeping the island accessible when it matters most.
If you’d like to join us on a sailing or move freight to Rakino, get in touch with our team. Check out our scheduled sailings for the summer season below. To book, give us a call on 09 300 5900.
Upcoming Rakino sailings
October
Saturday 31st
Depart 9.45am Half Moon Bay
Depart 12.45pm Rakino (returning to Half Moon Bay)
November
Saturday 28th
Depart 8.45am Half Moon Bay
Depart 11.45am Rakino (returning to Half Moon Bay)
December
Tuesday 1st
Depart 11.15am Half Moon Bay
Depart 2.15pm Rakino (returning to Half Moon Bay)
January
Saturday 23rd
0630 Depart Half Moon Bay
0930 Depart Rakino (returning to Half Moon Bay)
February
Thursday 25th
0930 Depart Hamer Street
1230 Depart Rakino (returning to Hamer Street)
March
Wednesday 24th
0700 Depart Hamer Street
1020 Depart Rakino (returning to Hamer Street)
April
Saturday 10th
0730 Depart Half Moon Bay
1030 Depart Rakino (returning to Half Moon Bay)
Please note sailings are weather dependent and may change. Timetables are subject to change without notice, and while we’ll always do our best, journey times can vary with tides and ferry availability.
