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Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries

Official ferry for Visa Wellington on a Plate

Once upon a crossing, a bun met its destiny. Layers of legend, a sauce fit for royalty, and a finish that lives happily ever after. What awaits on the other side?

Interislander WOAP burger - Ferry Tale Interislander WOAP burger - Ferry Tale

A Ferry Tale worth travelling for

Ferry Tale is a locally inspired gourmet burger, grounded in the flavours of Te Whanganui-a-Tara and shaped by journeys across Cook Strait / Moana o Raukawakawa.

Available for a limited time during Visa Wellington on a Plate, this is a burger worth crossing for. 

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.

Inspired by Interislander journeys, Ferry Tale captures the feeling of setting off, arriving and discovering something worth talking about.

Discover WOAP’s best-value burger experience in Wellington / Whanganui-a-Tara designed to be shared, remembered and rediscovered.

Why it stands out 

  • Premium Wairarapa lamb burger 

  • Smoked scamorza-style cheese 

  • House-pickled red onion and fresh rocket 

  • Spiced tomato relish 

  • Gluten-free option available 

 

Experience details

Where 
Wellington / Whanganui-a-Tara and on Interislander

When 
WOAP festival dates (August 1-31, 2026) 

What 
Our limited-edition gourmet burger 

City moments

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

Subscribe to our newsletter or watch our socials   instagram or facebook find out where the secret locations of the pop-ups might be – and our giveways. 

Interislander pop-up van

Our pop-ups

Wellington Railway Station 

Get a taste of the crossing before you even step on board. Perfect for commuters and travellers. 

Don’t miss 

  • Limited-time daily servings 

  • Social-first moments designed to share 

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 

And also later we will reveal:  

  • Two surprise locations across the city  

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. 

About Visa Wellington on a Plate

  • 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. 

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