What's new?
Announcement on future ferries for Cook Strait
KiwiRail welcomes today’s announcement on the next steps for new Cook Strait ferries and the certainty it gives to Interislander’s regular passengers and freight customers.
Interislander Connection - we are joining with Te Araroa!
Interislander and Te Araroa announce a new partnership to link the islands for Te Araroa walkers.
Interislander has gone cashless
We no longer accept cash at our terminals and onboard ferries. You can use debit and credit cards via eftpos or payWave, as well as via smartphones with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Getting to your Interislander ferry
Arrival and departures
Get today's sailing schedule with departure and arrival times. Sailing time is 3.5 hours.
Wellington
Our Kaiwharawhara terminal is located between the central city and State Highway 1 - just five minutes from the heart of the city.
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.
Upgrade your Journey
Available on Kaitaki, Aratere & Kaiarahi
Book our Premium Lounge
Whether you're looking to relax, catch up on work or chat with your travel companions, the Premium Lounge provides the ideal space.
With varied seating options, enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes to graze on accompanied by a selection of New Zealand wines and craft beers. You can choose a cosy spot to watch the scenery or a comfortable workspace to get things done.
Promotions
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!
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.
Family discounts
When you book as a family, we automatically apply our best family discount ferry rates for you to choose from.
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.