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New Zealand - Ferry Crossing information & Schedule
New Zealand consists of two main islands, the North (Auckland, Wellington) and South (Picton, Christchurch, Queenstown) and travellers have the option of touring in either island or both islands, and in the latter case it is necessary to book a ferry crossing.
Travel with Interislander and experience one of the most spectacular 3 hour cruises in the world. Last year, Wine Spectator magazine described the journey as "one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world - jaw-droppingly stunning…..". You will cruise through the magnificent Wellington Harbour, view the rugged lower North Island coastline, cross Cook Strait, before finally enjoying the peaceful Marlborough Sounds, as you travel between Wellington, in the North Island, and Picton, in the South Island.
Take a stroll on the decks for the best views, have a meal or even see the latest movies releases. Treat yourself, for a small surcharge, to the comfort of the Club Class lounge, a private lounge with couch seating, complimentary newspapers, magazines and refreshments.
Taking your vehicle on-board Interislander's services is easy, convenient and saves you time - just drive on and drive off!
Interislander has three passenger and vehicle ships - the Arahura and the Aratere and the Kaitaki, providing a convenient, frequent ferry service for passengers and their vehicles.
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure for foot passengers and 60 minutes prior to departure for vehicles
Special!
Ski for free with Interislander! Take advantage of our exclusive Mt Hutt ‘two for one' lift pass deal this winter. Simply purchase a full mountain lift pass for up to five consecutive days during winter 2008, and you'll get a second full mountain lift pass absolutely FREE.
All you have to do is hold onto your Interislander vehicle boarding pass - the one that reads "Dashboard Display". Present this at the Guest Services office at Mt Hutt Ski Field, and they'll exchange it for a complimentary full mountain lift pass when you purchase another lift pass for up to five consecutive days. That's up to five days free skiing or snowboarding!
Kaitaki Plus
Kaitaki Plus, our premier luxury lounge onboard Kaitaki has just become more affordable. Kaitaki Plus can now be purchased for an all-inclusive fare of $90. Alternatively, you can upgrade to Kaitaki Plus for only $40 at the Wellington or Picton Terminals or at Reception onboard the ship
A Kaitaki Plus ticket allows you to access a private lounge which includes comfortable seating, free internet access, Sky TV, newspapers and magazines, complimentary beer, wine, tea, coffee and finger food. Entry to the lounge is restricted to passengers 15 years of age and over.
Information
Location of terminals
Wellington Interislander Terminal:
The Wellington Interislander Terminal is located between the central city and State Highway 1 – just 5 minutes from the heart of the city:
Picton Interislander Terminal:
The Picton Interislander Terminal is located on Auckland Street – just a 10 minute walk from the centre of town:
Check-in times
If you’re a ‘Walk-on Passenger’ you must exchange your ticket for a boarding pass before final check-in. Final check-in is 45 minutes before departure. Nautical Miles walk-on passenger check-in time is 30 minutes.
If you have a vehicle and a ticket you should go to the Vehicle Check-in area at least 60 minutes before departure. If you don’t have a ticket you must buy your ticket from the terminal before going to the Vehicle Check-in area.
Car parking
Wellington Interislander Terminal: Car parking is available at the terminal for $10 a day. Please enquire at the terminal ticket counter.
Picton Interislander Terminal: Interislander provides limited short term car parking at the terminal. Just enquire at the 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).
Luggage
If you’re travelling with a vehicle you may carry as much luggage as your vehicle can contain, in addition to your small hand luggage. If you’re a ‘Walk-on Passenger’ you can take two items of luggage (per person):
Passengers with disabilities
All the vessels have:
If you have a vehicle make sure you advise on check-in if you have limited mobility.
Great onboard services
Apart from fantastic views, Interislander gives you plenty to see and do:
Booking the ferry
We can pre-book your ferry tickets at or after the time you reserve your motorhome with us. On the secure reservations page you can reserve your ferry dates and times and, when booking through us, your tickets are completely interchangeable at no extra cost.
If you have previously booked your motorhome and now wish to pre-book your ferry crossing simply e-mail us with the below information, sailing dates and approx times and we will have the rest of your details on file. Fares are dependent on the size of the vehicle and the number and ages of passengers traveling. Pre-booking for sailings between November - April is strongly recommended.
Please note - We need the full names, ages and gender of all passengers before we can issue tickets. This information can be entered in the comment box on the secure reservations page or if you have previously booked your motorhome simply e-mail us with your requirements.
Your credit card will be used as full payment upon your reservation being confirmed. The ferry vouchers will be e-mailed to you.
Ferry Prices 1/4/2010 to 31/3/2011
Peak fares apply 1 December 2010 - 31 March 2011
(Price is each way)
Vehicles | Off Peak fare | Peak fare |
| Cars | NZ$189.00 | NZ$203.00 |
| Motorhome at or under 5.5 Metres | NZ$200.00 | NZ$225.00 |
| Motorhome 5.6 to 6.0 Metres | NZ$244.00 | NZ$269.00 |
| Motorhome 6.1 to 6.5 Metres | NZ$288.00 | NZ$313.00 |
| Motorhome 6.6 to 7.00 Metres | NZ$332.00 | NZ$357.00 |
Passengers | Off Peak fare | Peak fare |
| Adults | NZ$66.00 | NZ$68.00 |
| Adults (Kaitaki Plus Lounge) | NZ$100.00 | NZ$100.00 |
| Children (2 - 17) | NZ$40 | NZ$41 |
| Infants (under 2) free |
Ferry Prices 1/4/2011 to 31/3/2012
Peak fares apply 8 September 2011 - 17 October 2011 and 1 December 2011 - 31 March 2012
(Price is each way)
Vehicles | Off Peak fare | Peak fare |
| Cars | NZ$192.00 | NZ$211.00 |
| Motorhome at or under 5.5 Metres | NZ$205.00 | NZ$233.00 |
| Motorhome 5.6 to 6.0 Metres | NZ$250.00 | NZ$280.00 |
| Motorhome 6.1 to 6.5 Metres | NZ$295.00 | NZ$325.00 |
| Motorhome 6.6 to 7.00 Metres | NZ$340.00 | NZ$372.00 |
Passengers | Off Peak fare | Peak fare |
| Adults | NZ$68.00 | NZ$72.00 |
| Adults (Kaitaki Plus Lounge) | NZ$102.00 | NZ$102.00 |
| Children (2 - 17) | NZ$41.00 | NZ$41.00 |
| Infants (under 2) free |
A 70% cancellation penalty will apply to any cancellation made less than 28 days prior
to travel during the travel period of 08SEP11 to 17OCT11.
Ferry Schedule from 2/2/2010
** Pax travelling with vehicles only, not available on Mondays