New Zealand operates a number of ferry services to facilitate easier movement of travelers and freight between the North and South and Stewart Islands and also within the other Islands nearby. The most popular among them is the Interislander Ferry - Cook Strait - Wellington to Picton - North Island to South Island.
Let us take you on a virtual Interislander Ferry - linking New Zealand's North and South Islands.
Described as “one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world", this 92 km journey between Wellington and Picton, across Cook Strait takes a total of 3 hours. Hop on to any of the interislander's 3 vessels, each of which is known as roll on-roll off ferries, carrying passengers, vehicles and trucks between Wellington and Picton. These 3 vessels offer a wide choice of sailings to the passengers who can opt for vehicle or prefer to walk. The Ferry service is officially part of State Highway One.
Opt for the friendly Bluebridge service to cruise through the Cook Strait for a memorable 19 km ferry. The ferry operates every day of the year with the exception of Christmas Day between Wellington to Picton, with a crossing time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Foveaux Express is a scheduled ferry service from Bluff to Stewart Island covering Foveaux Strait - Invercargill to Half Moon Bay - South Island to Stewart Island. Ferry in the luxury of a 23m catamaran seating 100 people.
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