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Fossil Bay Lodge is located at 58 Korora Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island. Catch the ferry from downtown Auckland to Waiheke Island and from there you can get to us via bus, taxi or walking from the ferry terminal. See below for more details.
You can catch a Fullers Ferry from downtown Auckland to Matiatia, or the Sealink Car/Passenger ferry from Half Moon Bay to Kennedy Point. Taxis will be waiting at the ferry terminal. We recommend ‘Island Taxis’ as your cheapest option, you can expect a ride to cost between $12-15.
Buses also wait at Matiatia (there is no bus route to Kennedy Point) and meet all sailings from Auckland. Catch the Rocky Bay bus (2, 2x) and ask the driver to let you off at the 2nd stop on Korora Rd. Walk down the road for about 8 mins to the lodge.
Car, bicycle, ebike, motorbike and scooter hire are also available on the island.
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Answers to common questions
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- How often do the ferries run?
Fullers Ferries and Sealink both run daily trips to Waiheke Island from the Auckland CBD and Half Moon Bay. To choose the most convenient time for your arrival and departure, please check out their timetables by clicking on the service names above.
- How do I get from the ferry to Fossil Bay Lodge?
Once you arrive at the Waiheke Island ferry terminal, you can get to Fossil Bay Lodge quite easily.
Bus: Catch the #2 Rocky Bay line bus. Ask the driver to let you off at the second stop at top of Korora road. Walk down the hill following Korora road (10 minutes), until you reach the Fossil Bay Lodge sign. You have arrived!
Taxi: There are taxis available at the ferry terminal. Ask them to drop you at Fossil Bay Lodge at 58 Korora road. They will drop you at the entrance to the lodge.
Walking: You can reach the lodge by walking if you wish. There is both a walkway and road route. Please check the local walkway guide for directions on Waiheke walkways to the lodge. If you follow the road route, follow Ocean View road from the ferry building up to the Artworks complex. Turn left at Artworks onto Korora road and follow that down the hill to the lodge entrance (40 minutes). We recommend only walking if you have light bags.
Sorry we don’t offer pick-ups from the ferry.
- What shared facilities do you offer?
Fossil Bay Lodge offers a shared kitchen, bathroom and living room area. In the kitchen all cooking utensils, plates, cups and cutlery are provided. In the bathroom there is a shared shower, bathroom, and washing machine. The living room has a number of couches, a dining table and free wifi.
- Do the Glamping tents have their own bathrooms?
Yes, each glamping tent has it’s own private bathroom just outside the tent. These are equipped with gas heated rain head showers, sinks and portable toilets.
- Is bedding provide for all accommodation?
Yes! We provide clean sheets and bedding for all beds as well as fresh towels. Extra bedding is available if required.
- Can you smoke on the premises?
No, for the comfort of other guests, please do not smoke on the premises of Fossil Bay Lodge. This includes inside and outside.