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.
Rakino sailings October - March
October
Saturday 11th
9.15am depart Half Moon Bay
11.45am depart Rakino (back to Half Moon Bay)
November
Saturday 8th
7.45am depart Half Moon Bay /
10.45am depart Rakino (back to Half Moon Bay)
December
Saturday 6th
6.45am depart Half Moon Bay
9.45am depart Rakino (back to Half Moon Bay)
January 2026
Saturday 24th
10.00am depart Hamer Street
1.00pm depart Rakino (back to Hamer St)
February
Saturday 21st
8.45am depart Half Moon Bay
11.45am depart Rakino (back to Half Moon Bay)
March
Saturday 21st
7.45am depart Half Moon Bay
10.45am depart Rakino (back 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.
