How the Strait behaves Crossing Cook Strait makes up just a third of Interislander journey, and it responds differently depending on wind direction , rest, and enjoy the journey. More than a cross…

… the Marlborough Sounds and the picturesque port of Picton at the top of the South Island. And in between lies the Cook Strait can only be seen from out on the water. And there’s not many better ways…

If you’re wondering why the North Island and South Island are separate, that’d be because of the Cook Strait. Given that our Interislander ferries cross the Cook Strait nearly every day, we know this…

… enough of the safari on the sea, we’ve got a couple of other animal kingdoms to explore at either end of Cook Strait.   Friends with lovable furry friends playing around the rocks either side of…

The truth is the Cook Strait weather and Cook Strait swell can occasionally make for conditions that are too rough for smaller vessels. Thankfully than not. But, sometimes, the Cook Strait conditions…

The project includes necessary port upgrades in Picton and Wellington, with a focus on maximising the re-use of the existing port, rail and road infrastructure.  The organisations working together on…

Check the weather before you come onboard Cook Strait is notorious for being one of the most changeable stretches of water in the world. It can Wave option Many people are worried about getting seas…

  “It is pleasing that the Government has chosen to invest in the future of Cook Strait ferry services by deciding to procure two brand new ships option. However, if the new ships are not rail-enable…

can have your face painted or watch balloon sculptures come to life! Join the Cook Strait explorers Discover our family of explorers around the creative and join in our colouring competition e…

One of the most scenic ferry journeys in the world The Cook Strait ferry crossing is 96 kilometers (52 nautical miles) and takes around three and a channels and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds. The…

Wellington to Picton 8:45 am Kaitaki 3:30 pm Kaiārahi 8:30 pm Kaitaki 3:30 am Kaiārahi Picton to Wellington 2:30 am Kaitaki 9:30 am Kaiārahi 2:15 pm Kaitaki 9:30 pm Kaiārahi…

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Please read the information below and notify our check-in team if you have dangerous goods with you. Dangerous goods need to be checked in or stored securely in your vehicle, they cannot be carried on…

Welcome on board Interislander has been connecting New Zealand across Cook Strait for over 60 years. We are the original Cook Strait ferry. We sail their Cook Strait crossing!  Discover more…

Jump to: Bikes on a rackPrior to check-inWellington bicycle check-in procedurePicton bicycle check-in procedure If you are bringing a vehicle with bicycles on a rack, follow the normal vehicle…

on Te Moana o Raukawa (Cook Strait) rise above three metres. To keep your journey stress-free, build a little flexibility into your plans and keep look forward to welcoming you and your furry (or fe…

Checking in: Prior to check-inFoot passenger check-in procedureAt Waitohi PictonAt Kaiwharawhara Wellington - Shuttle Bus & Parking Collecting or returning a rental car? Prior to check-in Pa…

Why do people swim Cook Strait? People choose to swim Cook Strait for a number of reasons:  Personal Physical Psychological Because “it’s there” As one of the toughest and most challenging stretches…

… ships played their part in New Zealand's history as well. Aramoana radically changed travel across Cook Strait as the country's first roll on in 1994 and operated for 11 years in total. …