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Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries
Have you booked for the school holidays? Have you booked for the school holidays?

Have you booked for the school holidays?

Welcome on board
Interislander has been connecting New Zealand across Cook Strait for over 60 years. We are the original Cook Strait Ferry. We sail between the North and South Islands (Wellington and Picton) every day, carrying passengers, cars and freight. Along with the breathtaking views, enjoy our locally-sourced cuisine, cinemas, free kids activities and premium lounges.
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What's happening?

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fun in Play Zone Kaitaki

School holidays are coming!

.School holidays start 20 September. Time to think about your booking. We will have entertainment and movies onboard.

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Winter 2025 variety of food
Winter 2025 variety of food

Our winter menu is now available on board

Our new winter menu is inspired by “good friends, good food, and good views" and includes seafood chowder, pepperoni pizza, and a chicken burger with fries (of course). The ever popular eggs benedict  is joined by garlic mushrooms on toast for breakfast.

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Final Bands on Board 11 May 2022 ResizedImageWzYwMCw2MDBd

Bands on Board

Travelling on Kaitaki? Check out Bands on Board in the Island Bar and Cafe. Musicians play for their Cook Strait crossing! 

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Getting to your Interislander ferry

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Arrival and departures

Get today's sailing schedule with departure and arrival times. Sailing time is 3.5 hours.

Check times
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Wellington

Our Kaiwharawhara terminal is located between the central city and State Highway 1 - just five minutes from the heart of the city.

Wellington Check-In
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Picton Ferry Terminal RBPHOTO

Waitohi Picton

You’ll find vehicle check-in on Lagoon Road, accessible via Kent Street. Foot passenger check in is via the terminal on Auckland Street, a short walk from Picton town centre.

Picton Check-in


Interislander Cook Strait Ferry Timetable:

Our timetables are changing with the retirement of the Aratere. From September our sailing times will be:

Direction Sailing times  
Wellington to Picton 8:45am; 3:30pm; 8:30pm; 3:30am Book now
Picton to Wellington 9:30am; 2:15pm; 9:30pm; 2:30am Book Now

 

Upgrade your Journey

Book our Premium Lounge

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Premium Lounge A7304497 Enhanced NR HR

Upgrade your Cook Strait crossing

Escape to Interislander's Premium Lounge for welcoming service, sensational views, child-free serenity and locally sourced food and drinks. Enjoy cruising across Cook Strait sipping on Marlborough wines and a selection of seasonal dishes.

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Promotions

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AA Member Discount

As a New Zealand AA Member you can take advantage of our Interislander Cook Strait ferry discount and save money on your crossing.

AA Member benefit
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NZMca page

NZMCA members

Taking your caravan or motorhome across Cook Strait? If you are a NZMCA member find out about your benefits onboard Interislander - including discounted Premium Lounge passes.

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student header 1000x600

Student Discount

Heading away to university with a car full of stuff? Going home for the holidays? Fancy a break with friends? Then grab a special Interislander Cook Strait ferry student deal!

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Boy enjoys play area v2 resized 2

Family discounts

When you book as a family, we automatically apply our best family discount ferry rates for you to choose from.

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