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Interislander crossing between New Zealand's North and South Islands - PASSENGER
On the 3.5-hour journey you’ll be immersed in the epic scenery of Marlborough Sounds, Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour - book now!
What to expect
Tie your New Zealand tour plans together with the original link between the North and South Islands. Much more than a ferry ride, Interislander is a 3.5-hour mini-cruise packed with scenery.
You’ll see Wellington Harbour, a wilderness of forested hills, rugged coves, and lonely lighthouses. In Cook Strait you get a two-horizon view – where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. And you’ll be mesmerised by Marlborough Sounds, a world of water-filled valleys and towering hills. At all times, keep an eye out for sea birds, dolphins, and all manner of wildlife.
On board there’s every comfort, including a choice of viewing decks, restaurants and a Premium Lounge. Book online today!
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Exclusions
- This product does NOT include vehicle tickets. Please use the Interislander crossing between New Zealand’s North and South Islands – VEHICLES to purchase tickets.
Time
Wellington to Picton
- 8.45am departure, 12.15pm arrival
- 1pm departure, 4.30pm arrival
- 4pm departure, 7.30pm arrival
- 8.30pm departure, 12.00am arrival
- 7.30am departure, 11am arrival* (does not operate on Mondays)
- 11am departure, 2.30pm arrival
- (does not operate on Sundays)
- 2.15pm departure. 5.45pm arrival
- 6.30pm departure, 10pm arrival
- You will need to reconfirm your booking at least 72 hours in advance. Please note all sailings are subject to availability. Details of how to confirm your booking will be on your voucher.
Departure Location
- Wellington Terminal - Aotea Quay, 5 minutes north of Wellington Railway Station
- Picton Terminal - Auckland Street, in central Picton
- In Wellington, short-term parking of up to 30 minutes is available, free of charge. Please note, space is limited and in great demand
- Limited long-term Pay and Display parking is also available, at a cost. Long-term parks cannot be pre-booked; if you are travelling at peak times, such as during school holidays, Easter or Christmas, please do not rely on being able to use the long-term parking facilities
- Two Pay and Display vending machines are located centrally in the car park. Parking is at the owners' risk
- When using the long-term parking facility, please allow extra time to check in
Picton
- Port Marlborough provides 60 minute car parking near the Picton terminal entrance, free of charge. Please observe the well sign-posted parking limits
- A number of longer-term parking options are also available.
- Long(er)-term parking is available approximately 200 metres from the terminal (near the Old Railway Station). The pay and display machine is located in the main long-term car park. Port Marlborough have also allowed part of the 60 minute car park to be used as long-term overflow when the main long-term park is full, but you must have a pay and display ticket.
