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Interislander Ferries - New Zealand Cook Strait Passenger and Car Ferry Tickets

Interislander Ferry ticket reservations, ferry timetables and passenger information for ferries sailing to and from Wellington and Picton with Interislander Ferries.

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The price you see is the price you pay. There are no hidden extras or surprises such as added fuel surcharges or booking fees and we do not charge you anything extra for paying with a Visa Electron card. The price we quote you for your selected Interislander Cook Strait Ferries route, onboard accommodation and vehicle type is all you will pay, and that's a promise.

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More About Interislander Ferries

Ride on of New Zealand's prestige interisland ferries between the North Island and South Island for a ferry journey unlike any other!

Whether you're travelling with a vehicle, or solely as a passenger, the Interislander ferry is a great alternative to flying and operates year-round.

Interislander is the Cook Strait Ferry from Wellington and Picton linking the North and South Islands in New Zealand. The 3 hour long 92 km journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand's most iconic tourist experiences and affords passengers one of the most spectacular cruises in the world.

Offering up to 11 sailings a day Interislander ferry ships offer you the freedom and ease of exploring New Zealand by road. Taking your vehicle on an Interislander ferry is as simple as parking - just drive on and drive off.

Passengers with vehicles do not have any luggage restrictions and Interislander passengers also have the convenience of a wide choice of travel times.

Interislander Ferry Route Map

During your Interislander Ferry journey, take a stroll on the decks, enjoy a meal, a drink, or even catch the latest movie release and simply be awed by the breathtaking views.


Interislander Ferry Fleet

Interislander operates three modern ferry ships, the Arahura, Aratere, and Kaitaki, carrying both passengers and their vehicles.

Interislander Ferry Arahura

The Arahura has capacity to carry 977 passengers, 232 vehicles and 60 railway wagons. Arahura is Maori for "Pathway to Dawn" and it's facilities include:

Two sizeable passenger lounges
A food court, bar and coffee counter
A children's play area and nursery
Outdoor observation decks
A designated smoking area and viewing deck at the stern of the vessel
Workstations for quite reading and writing
A movie theatre
An information centre and souvenir shop

Interisland Wellington Ferry
Interislander Ferry Kaitaki

The Kaitaki was built in The Netherlands in 1995 and introduced into the interislander fleet in 2005. It has capacity to carry 1,600 passengers and 600 vehicles. Kaitaki means challenger in Maori and its facilities include:

An information centre, reception and souvenir shop
A food court, Cafe and Bar
A children's play area and nursery
A movie theatre
TV Lounges - recliner lounges
Family Lounge
A designated smoking area
Outdoor observation decks

Interislander Picton Ferry

Interislander Ferry Aratere

The Aratere was built in Spain in 1998 and introduced into the interislander fleet in 1999. It has capacity for 369 passengers, 230 vehicles and 60 railway wagons. Aratere is Maori for quick path and its facilities include:

Lounge Bar and Cafe
A Children's Playroom
An Information Centre and shop
Outdoor observation decks
A nursery
Workstations for quite reading and writing
A movie theatre

Interisland Ferry Aratere

 

Interislander Ferry Terminals Information

Interislander Terminal - Wellington

The Wellington Interislander Ferry Terminal is located between the central city and State Highway One, and just 5 minutes from the heart of the city.

Travellers driving from the central city should follow Waterloo / Aotea Quay until the sign for Interislander terminal. Turn right into the terminal before the on-ramp to State Highway One.

Travellers driving south from State Highway One should turn off at Ngauranga Gorge and take Hutt Road. Follow the road signs for the Picton ferry Interislander terminal.

Interislander Wellingtong Ferry Terminal Map

Hours of Operation
The terminal is open from 6.30am to 6pm daily.

Rail to Ferry Shuttle Bus
A $2 shuttle bus to the Interislander terminal leaves from platform 9, Wellington Railway Station, 35 minutes before ship departure times.

Likewise if you are disembarking at the wellington ferry terminal, you will find a $2 shuttle bus waiting outside the Arrival lounge to take passengers to the Wellington Railway Station.

Taxis
There is a taxi stand outside the Arrival lounge. If there are no taxis waiting, terminal staff will order one for you.

Terminal Facilities
A cafe/shop operates inside the departures hall between 7.00am and 5.30pm daily.
Coin/Card phone, toilets/mobility impaired toilets, Internet kiosk, accommodation information board and arcade games.

Car Parking
Short-term parking is available outside the terminal (free up to 30 minutes). Longer-term parking is available at a cost of $10 per vehicle per day. There are several ways to pay for this service: (1) feed the pay and display meter, (2) enquire at the terminal check-in counter or (3) drive up to the parking booth. The parking booth is open for all passenger sailing departures and arrivals. Please note the longer-term parking service cannot be booked in advance.

Interislander Ferry Terminal - Picton

The Interislander Picton Ferry Terminal is located on Auckland Street, in central Picton.

This terminal can be reached from either Auckland Street or London Quay. Vehicle check-in is via Kent Street. If you are coming from Christchurch, Kaikoura or Blenheim via State Highway 1 then locating our Picton terminal is easy. Follow the road signage directing you to the Interislander / Picton ferry terminal.

Interislander Picton Ferry Terminal Map

Hours of Operation
The terminal is open between 4.30 am and 10.15 pm daily.

Taxis
There is a taxi stand outside the terminal. If there are no taxis waiting, terminal staff will order one for you.

Terminal Facilities
A cafe/shop operates between 9.00am and 6.00pm daily. Coin/card phone, toilets/disability access toilets, Internet kiosk, accommodation phone board, arcade games.

Car Parking
Limited short-term car parking at the terminal. Please enquire at the interislander ticket counter. Longer-term parking is available at the BP Gateway Service Station, located 400m from the terminal (phone 03 573 6105). The cost is $10 per day (uncovered) and $12 per day (covered).

Passengers intending to drive their vehicle onto the ferry will be directed to the vehicle check-in off Lagoon Road. Walk-on passengers will find the passenger terminal on Auckland Street in central Picton.

 


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