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Discover our Ferry Tale burger at Visa Wellington on a Plate

We heard the theme was “Word of Mouth” ... so we made a burger worth talking about. The Ferry Tale $15 burger will pop up at various locations across the city and on board Interislander sailings.

Interislander Ferry Tale burger

A burger too big not to talk about

Big enough to turn heads and priced to draw a crowd, Ferry Tale is Interislander’s answer to this year’s Wellington On a Plate theme, “Word of Mouth”. 

  • Built around a generous 180g Wairarapa lamb patty
  • A proper feed for just $15 ($18 with fries)
  • Not designed for tiny appetites
  • Local ingredients. Serious size.

Available for a limited time during Visa Wellington on a Plate.

It brings together Wairarapa lamb, artisan cheese and small-batch ingredients from across the region. Each bite tells a story of connection, travel and the moments shared along the way.

Ferry Tale takes its name from stories shared across Cook Strait / Moana o Raukawakawa on Interislander journeys. It's inspired by those moments of connection and discovery that turn every crossing into something worth talking about.

Size really matters

Wrap your head around this: 

  • Premium 180g Wairarapa lamb burger 

  • Smoked scamorza-style cheese 

  • House-pickled red onion and fresh rocket 

  • Spiced tomato relish 

  • Gluten-free option available

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City moments

Don’t miss 

  • Limited time daily servings from 3 - 23rd August aboard the Interislander

  • Opportunities to win prizes, including $400 Interislander vouchers, during weekend pop-ups

Subscribe to our newsletter or watch our instagram or facebook to find out about our giveways. 

Interislander pop-up van

Our pop-ups

Wellington Railway Station 

While you can get it on board the Interislander, pop-ups across central Wellington also bring Ferry Tale closer to your journey.

Perfect for commuters and travellers. 

Our food truck will be outside the station:  

  • Thu 6 Aug - Fri 7 Aug, 11am - 2pm 

  • Thu 13 Aug - Fri 14 Aug, 11am - 2pm 

  • Thu 20 Aug - Fri 21 Aug, 11am - 2pm 

One-day special pop-ups will take place at waterfront locations:

  • Odlins Plaza – Sat 8 August, 11:30am - 2:30pm

  • Oriental Bay near Freyberg Pool - Sat 15th August, 11:30am - 2:30pm 

About Visa Wellington on a Plate

Interislander sponsors Visa Wellington on a Plate, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest food festival.

  • It transforms the lower North Island into a food lover’s playground each year 

  • Spans Kāpiti Coast and Porirua to Hutt Valley and Wairarapa, including Wellington / Whanganui-a-Tara 

  • Celebrates local creativity, hospitality and world-class food experiences 

  • Runs throughout August, and Burger Wellington from 3 to 23 August 2026 

  • Features more than 200 limited-edition burgers across the region 

Explore the official Visa Wellington on a Plate listings to see why Ferry Tale is one of the must-try best-value burgers this season. 

With Interislander on board, the festival extends across Cook Strait / Moana o Raukawakawa, connecting regions and stories. 

Plan your trip

Turn a burger into a weekend escape across Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Sail between Wellington / Whanganui-a-Tara and Picton / Waitohi with Interislander and make Ferry Tale part of the journey. 

  • Scenic Cook Strait crossings 

  • Easy check-in and onboard comfort 

  • Local food, wine and relaxed travel 

Make it more than a meal. Make it a story. 

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