Official ferry for Visa Wellington on a Plate 2024
Interislander has been a long-time supporter of Visa Wellington on a Plate, the famous hospitality event that lights up the Wellington region each August. We’re especially thrilled to announce our eagerly awaited Burger Wellington entry - Boaty Boatface.
About Visa Wellington on a Plate
Visa Wellington on a Plate (WOAP) is the largest culinary festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Every year it transforms the lower North Island into a foodie's paradise. Its deliciousness extends from Kāpiti Coast and Porirua in the west to Hutt Valley and Wairarapa in the east, not forgetting the CBD and suburbs in between. And with our support, Visa Wellington on a Plate is also happening on Cook Strait!
Visa Wellington on a Plate dates
Visa WOAP runs from 1 to 31 August across the region’s restaurants, bars and venues. It also enfolds 100 incredible events and serves up nearly 200 Burger Wellington offerings. Within the festival is another iconic hospitality event – Beervana, which we also sponsor.
More about Beervana.
2024’s playful theme
This year's Visa WOAP theme challenges you to ‘Play with your food!’ You can look forward to interactive and delightful surprises that bring a playful twist to culinary experiences. From childhood-inspired dishes to unexpected cooking methods, the 2024 Visa WOAP promises to be a celebration of creativity and fun. We’re excited about several events featured in this year's programme, such as:
- Matsuri Madness – a Japanese-inspired pop-up city.
- Fire and Stone – a Nordic-inspired dining experience at Stonehenge Aotearoa.
- Bingo, Bites and Beats – a fun way to eat, play, dance and win.
Try Boaty Boatface, our Burger Wellington burger
As the official ferry service for Visa WOAP, Interislander has been inspired to create the Boaty Boatface burger. Served in a ship-shaped box, it features a beef brisket patty, Pickle & Pie pickles, Pagro watercress, Kapiti smoked cheddar and jalapeno sauce in a Dough Bakery bun. And, of course, it’s served with fries.
Boaty Boatface will be available on board selected Interislander ferry sailings from 5 to 25 August. It will also be served to landlubbers from our pop-up burger caravan outside the Wellington Railway Station. If you’re lucky enough to try a Boaty Boatface burger, please remember to give it a rating at the Visa WOAP website. You might win a trip for two to Singapore!