Terms & Conditions The ‘Guess the Eggs and Win with Interislander’ Competition (‘Competition’) is a limitedtime Competition run by KiwiRail Limited trading as Interislander (“Promoter”).  By e…

If you are taking a vehicle on the ferry, follow the signs to Lagoon Road and the Interislander vehicle check-in area. Check in closes 60 minutes before departure. Not travelling with a vehicle?  Get…

travelling with a vehicle? Find out where to check in as a foot passenger. Driving to the Interislander Terminal Heading South on SH1 Exit the . Take the left exit, signposted Motorway No…

Making the Cook Strait more accessibleAs the Cook Strait's premier ferry service, Interislander takes its responsibilities very seriously and is children, please let us know. When you make your…

focused on improving customer experience and hope these changes will give customers confidence when booking their Cook Strait journey with Interislander Under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, Interis…

one of the "must do" experiences when visiting or travelling around New Zealand. In fact, an Interislander ferry trip is one of the first travel South Islands. If you are lucky you may spot…

  This means Interislander needs to progress operational planning to prepare for the retirement of the Aratere this year.  While it will be sad to Kaiārahi in and after September 2025, there may be t…

before catching your Interislander Cook Strait crossing to Picton.   Booking campsites New Zealand offers a range of camping locations from North and South Islands. At Interislander, we've…

Interislander ferry Kaiārahi is expected to return to service at 3.30pm on Monday 18 August 2025 following scheduled dry-dock maintenance in progress towards Wellington. Its return will mean Aratere…

If you are travelling by motorcycle, please arrive no later than one hour prior to departure time.To minimise delays, please have your booking need to know about getting a vehicle on the Interislande…

they deserve when booking their Cook Strait journey with Interislander.  Find out more: Further information on claims for historical delay/cancellation events Refunds and compensation form well as r…

Interislander Executive General Manager Walter Rushbrook.  “While all passengers booked over the Easter weekend have been assured of a sailing, we’ve advised a different times to their original booki…

bicycle racks in the vehicle decks. Rack space is limited, so we recommend booking in advance.   Bring a lock. Must be on wheels.  One item the Interislander terminal in Picton.  Please ensur…

travel the Cook Strait on our Interislander ferries. Upgrade to Scenic Plus, an elevated onboard dining experience that fills your senses with the Interislander ferry bridging the gap between them, e…

, and including its businesses known as Great Journeys New Zealand and Interislander (together referred to as KiwiRail), will use and protect your . When we do this, we take steps to ensure that your…

If you are bringing your pets with you, here are some tips about travelling with them on the Interislander, plus some pet-friendly holiday ideas to foot with your pet on the ferryIf you’re a foot pas…

Nautical Dollars can be used to pay or part pay for any future Interislander booking.  When renewing a Silver or Gold membership, your Nautical Dollars Make your Interislander travel even more rewardi…

narrowest point of the Cook Strait. The Interislander travels 92km between Picton and Wellington. Movie magic If you’re sailing on Kaitaki, catch the Here’s what some happy parents had to say…

. Best of all, if you keep hold of your booking reference number and show the staff at E-ko Tours, you’ll get 20% off selected tours.    Retreat for sights, history lessons or close encounters –…

Interislander ferry booking. A Holiday in New Zealand isn’t complete without crossing on the ferry from Wellington to Picton. And,  your Cook Strait crossing If you’re wondering why the North Island a…