If you are taking a vehicle on the ferry, follow the pink signs and road markings directly to the vehicle check-in area. Check in closes 60 minutes Interislander terminal Checking in…

It’s thought to be one of the most beautiful ferry journeys in the world, where passengers can enjoy the sights of the picturesque Marlborough sounds , or the always buzzing Wellington Harbour. But th…

-island ferry fleet The rapid success of the first rail ferry, Aramoana, persuaded officials and politicians that no time should be lost in ordering and Aranui Aranui's hull g…

… the "Ironsailor" that automatically connects up to the ship. Aratere's Extension Ferry capacity has been two-year-old freight ferry Aratika went to a Hong Kong ship-builder for a…

the Interislander ferry terminal in Picton, it’s no wonder many people head straight to Nelson after disembarking from the Cook Strait ferry. Here are clear views.  Go kayakingAfter your ferry…

. You can also catch the Interislander ferry to or from Wellington, enjoying breathtaking views during the journey. 4. Omaka Aviation be heavy, so plan your departure accordingly.…

… food.In this blog, we’ll list the best spots in the country. We’ll also explain where the Interislander ferry comes into the picture when accessing many of these top spots. After all, no New Zealand…

) Rental vehicle excess (up to $2,500 whilst on board an Interislander ferry) Terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations apply (please check the  Trip Cover Policy Wording for full details). For e…

Kaiārahi became an Interislander ferry in 2013 when it arrived from the Baltic to cover the peak summer period  while Aratere was out of service. It names before becoming an Interislander ferry: 199…

Making the Cook Strait more accessibleAs the Cook Strait's premier ferry service, Interislander takes its responsibilities very seriously and is dogs At Waitohi Picton Please be awar…

, but have you ever paddled it? Ferg’s Kayaks is a short six-minute drive from the Wellington Ferry Terminal. They specialise in all kinds of adventure facility is situated just 25 minutes from the I…

-built ferry to its fleet. The last was the Aratere which arrived in 1999.The new ferries will transform the Interislander experience for travellers and includes the redevelopment of the ferry termin…

This is especially true when travelling in New Zealand or on the Interislander Ferry. There are some unmissable sights on the Cook Strait ferry, but proper photographers that can help you take better…

scenic ferry journeys in the world, across Cook Strait and through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Simply complete the form below while you’re here at the show to go in the draw. Winner drawn 24 Marc…

… Jonny Hendrikus, Escarpment Track, Paekakariki. How Interislander supports Te Araroa As the official ferry Connection. When walkers register for Te Araroa, they get a promo code to use when they…

Interislander ferry Kaiārahi is expected to return to service at 3.30pm on Monday 18 August 2025 following scheduled dry-dock maintenance in -new rail-enabled ferries arriving in 2029. Aratere’s wharf…

spectator boat moving between the ferry and the wharf left the ship no room to manoeuvre and the Aramoana hit the wharf. There was considerable damage to was John Le Cren the chief photographer emplo…

cancellations. These events included: a)      Loss of power incident on the Kaitaki ferry (28 January to 4 March 2023) b)     A heat exchanger issue on the Kaiarahi ferry (February 2023) c)      A ge…

Check-in for your ferry Please familiarise yourself with our check-in procedures prior to arriving See More Baggage When travelling

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 half hours. Two-thirds of the journey is a scenic s…