Leave the car behind this winter
Walk on and enjoy the journey across Cook Strait as a foot passenger. With adult winter fares from $50, and kids' fares from $25, travelling between Wellington and Picton has never been simpler.
Easy walk-on travel
Foot passenger travel is designed to be straightforward from start to finish.
- Clear check-in at the terminal
- Friendly crew to help you on board
- Comfortable spaces to unwind once you’re onboard
- Option to upgrade to Premium Lounge if you prebook
It’s a smooth and stress-free way to cross Cook Strait / Moana o Raukawakawa.
Relax on board
Once you’re on board, the journey becomes part of the experience.
- Warm, spacious lounges
- Snacks and drinks from onboard cafés
- Scenic views as you sail through the Marlborough Sounds / Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka
Sit back, enjoy the views and make the most of the crossing.
Great value winter fares
Winter is the perfect time to travel for less.
- Adult fares from $50
- Kids' fares from $25
- Available on selected sailings
- Perfect for short breaks, events and visiting friends and whānau
Winter fares available for a limited time only.
How to book
- Availability: Only selected sailings
- Wellington to Picton: 3:30pm departure
- Picton to Wellington: 9:30am and 9:30pm departures
- Secure today: Lock in your crossing by booking now
- Cannot be used if you're booking a vehicle
Where to park
If you need to leave your vehicle for a few days before heading across the Strait, take look at our parking guide for both Wellington and Picton.
Foot Passenger Winter Promotion - Terms and Conditions
The Foot Passenger Winter fare is a limited-time promotional offer available for foot passengers travelling on selected Interislander sailings between 25th May – 31st August (“Offer”), provided by KiwiRail Limited trading as Interislander (“Interislander”). By booking a fare under this Offer, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
This Offer is valid for travel on eligible sailings between 25 May 2026 and 31 August 2026 (inclusive).
The Offer applies to foot passengers only and is available for Adult and Child fares only. No Senior or Student discounts are available – these fares must be booked as Adults. In these terms, a ‘foot passenger’ refers to a passenger travelling without any accompanying vehicle.
• The Offer includes ferry travel only for eligible foot passengers.
• Adult foot passenger fares from $50 and Child from $25.
• Fares subject to availability and may vary depending on sailing, demand and booking time.
• Wellington to Picton: 3:30pm departure
• Picton to Wellington: 9:30am and 9:30pm departures
The Offer applies to ferry travel only. All meals, extras and additional products and services are excluded and are available for purchase at full price. The Offer is not valid in Foot Passenger Winter Promotion - Terms and Conditions conjunction with any other discount, promotion, or concession.
The Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed at any time by Interislander without notice.
Changes to bookings made under this Offer may be permitted subject to applicable fare conditions and availability, and may incur additional charges. Refunds are subject to Interislander’s applicable fare conditions and may not be available on some promotional fares.
• All travel is subject to Interislander’s Conditions of Carriage.
• Interislander reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the Offer at any time.
• Standard booking terms, conditions, and safety requirements apply.