Jump aboard the Interislander, a daily ferry service across the Cook Strait; the stretch of water separating the South and North Islands of New Zealand. Not just the link between islands, it's a New Zealand experience not be missed. An edition of the US magazine Wine Spectator, described the Interislander trip as 'one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world' and the scenery was described as 'jaw droppingly stunning!'

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Apart from designated areas, smoking is not permitted inside the ship.
• The InterIslander fleet has 3 vessels: The Kaitaki (carrying up to 1600 passengers), The Aratere (carrying up to 350 passengers) and the Kaiarahi (carrying up to 550 passengers).
• From Picton, some InterIslander ferry sailing's connect with the Coastal Pacific train service to Kaikoura and Christchurch.
• The InterIslander ferry sailing timetable is subject to change, without notice.
• Cafes and a food court
• Fast-food takeaway bar
• Shop for travel needs, souvenirs, magazines and confectionery
• Movie theater (on select ships)
• Video games parlor
• Lounge and tavern bar
• Observation deck
• Children's play area and nursery
• Please note, during off-peak sailing's, some facilities are only open for a limited time
• Surcharge applies to additional services including extra luggage, large sporting equipment, traveling with pets. The option of carrying additional bicycles and sporting gear (for example, canoes or surfboards), is an additional cost of $15 per item. If you are traveling with dogs, kennels are provided at a cost of $15, ensuring your pet's comfort and safety, and your peace of mind. There are a limited number of kennels available.
• The luggage allowance is two (2) items of baggage per person. Additional baggage items may be carried, subject to availability and on the payment of an additional charge. Larger baggage, including backpacks, must be checked in at the Picton terminal. Baggage can then be collected from the carousels at the port of arrival. InterIslander will not accept individual baggage items which exceed either 32 kilograms in weight, or 200 linear centimeters (height and length and width) in dimension. For safety reasons, there are no exceptions to the weight restriction. However, the restriction in dimension is relaxed for sporting equipment.
• Infants aged 1 year and under travel free of charge.
• Children aged 2 to 14 years inclusive qualify for the child rate.
• Youths aged 18 years and under are not permitted to travel in Plus Lounge.
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and staff is always a top priority. Aligning with expert advice, we have increased the focus on hygiene aboard our ferries. Our ships are cleaned during and after every sailing with disinfectant with a focus on high touch points.

Logistics Instructions

End location : Interislander Ferry Terminal, 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington

Special Instructions :
• Please note, apart from designated areas, smoking is not permitted inside the ship

IMPORTANT: Surcharge applies to additional services including extra luggage, large sporting equipment, traveling with pets. The option of carrying additional bicycles and sporting gear (for example, canoes or surf

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 0 to 1 : from 0 to 9 Persons

Child : from 2 to 17 : from 0 to 9 Persons

Adult : from 18 to 99 : from 1 to 9 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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