Ferry Crossings

BOOK BLUEBRIDGE FERRY TICKETS WITH NEW ZEALAND MOTORHOMES

Please Note: We only book ferry crossings as a courtesy for our motorhome clients. If Bluebridge Ferries are fully booked on your planned crossing dates, we are unable to assist you with making a reservation.

As this is the only means of taking your motorhome from one island to the other, we recommend booking your crossing as soon as possible, especially for the busy summer period from December to the end of April.

New Zealand consists of two main islands, the North Island (Auckland, Wellington) and South Island (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 Bluebridge Cook Straight Ferries 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 an reasonable surcharge, to the comfort of the Pōhutukawa lounge on the Connemara, a private lounge with couch seating, complimentary newspapers, magazines and buffet food and NZ wine and beer refreshments.

Taking your rental campervan on-board Bluebridge 's services is easy, convenient and saves you time - just drive on and drive off!

Bluebridge has two passenger and vehicle ships - the MV Strait Feronia and the MV Connemara, providing a convenient, frequent ferry service for passengers and their vehicles.

Check-in for all sailings is 60 minutes prior to departure for vehicles.

The Facts and Onboard:

The ships have a large bar and restaurant/foodcourt each seating 100 passengers.
There is a large recliner lounge facing the bow, so with fantastic views of the journey and an onboard shop selling magazines, souvenirs and snacks.
Passenger capacity is 350, vehicle capacity is 325 vehicles.

Wellington Bluebridge Terminal:

The Wellington Bluebridge Terminal is located at 50 Waterloo Quay, just minutes from the heart of the city:

• Head west towards the waterfront.
• Continue onto Whitmore Street, which will lead you towards the rail yards and motorway.
• Follow signs for Aotea Quay (SH1 North).
• Take the exit for Aotea Quay and follow the road as it curves past Sky Stadium on your right.
• After passing the stadium, continue for about one kilometre. The Bluebridge terminal will be on your left at 50 Waterloo Quay

If you’re driving from State Highway 1 you should Stay on the Wellington Urban Motorway as it heads south toward the city centre. Follow the road signs for the Picton Ferry/ Bluebridge Terminal.

Picton Bluebridge Terminal:

The Picton Bluebridge Terminal is located on 1 Lagoon Rd, Picton just a 10-minute walk from the centre of town:

• If you’re driving from the State Highway 1 you should follow the road signs for the Wellington Ferry/ Bluebridge Terminal.
• If you are planning to drive your vehicle onto the ferry our staff will direct you to our vehicle check-in off Lagoon Road.

Check-in times:

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 (not recommended) you must buy your ticket from the terminal before going to the Vehicle Check-in area.

Car parking:

Wellington Bluebridge Terminal: Car parking is available at the terminal for $10 a day. Please enquire at the terminal ticket counter.

Picton Bluebridge Terminal: Bluebridge 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.

Passengers with disabilities:

All the vessels have:

• Easy access to toilets
• Elevators for transferring to the passenger deck.
• Staff to help passengers in wheelchairs.
• Convenient parking with easy access to the passenger deck.

If you have a vehicle make sure you advise on check-in if you have limited mobility.

Great onboard services:

Apart from fantastic views, Bluebridge gives you plenty to see and do:

• Lounges: Relax in our lounges with large windows and comfortable reclining lounge seats.
• Gift shop:  Pick up a magazine, book, or souvenir or postcards from our gift shop.
• Children’s corner: Children are well catered for with a play area, nursery, cartoons and video games. Plus, there’s seating for families.
• Observation decks: Take in the views and fresh sea air from our numerous observation decks.
• Cafes and bars: With a range of cafes and bars, enjoy some of New Zealand’s renowned wines, a coffee, snack or a hearty meal.
• Vehicle deck: Taking a car or campervan? No problem, Bluebridge has plenty of space on its vehicle decks. Drive on, drive off.
• Entertainment: From video games to news and sport with Sky TV. Each ferry also has a comfy cinema screening the latest movies.
• The Pōhutukawa Lounge is a spacious private lounge reserved for passengers aged 15 and over. For a small fee, you can relax in comfort with complimentary newspapers, magazines and refreshments. Workstations are also available. Seats are limited, so we recommend booking in advance.

Booking the ferry

We can pre-book your Bluebridge sailing when reserving your campervan on our Secure Reservations page, but ticking the yes, please quote for a ferry box.  Or, if you have already booked your Campervan and still require to reserve a sailing just click on the title above "Ferry Bookings" to initiate a reservation. When booking through us, our Flexi-Sail fare bookings are completely interchangeable at no extra cost up to 1 hr prior to sailing. Cancellations receive a full refund if cancelled 24hrs prior to sailing.

Pre-booking for sailings between December 15th - end April is strongly recommended.