Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries
Pelorus Jack Lounge is back for the school holidays Pelorus Jack Lounge is back for the school holidays

Pelorus Jack Lounge is back for the school holidays

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Interislander has been connecting New Zealand across Cook Strait for over 60 years. We are the original Cook Strait Ferry. We sail between the North and South Islands (Wellington and Picton) every day, carrying passengers, cars and freight. Along with the breathtaking views, enjoy our locally-sourced cuisine, cinemas, free kids activities and premium lounges.
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Getting to your Interislander ferry


Interislander Cook Strait Ferry Timetable:

Our timetables are changing with the retirement of the Aratere. From September our sailing times will be:

Direction Sailing times  
Wellington to Picton 8:45am; 3:30pm; 8:30pm; 3:30am Book now
Picton to Wellington 9:30am; 2:15pm; 9:30pm; 2:30am Book Now

 

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Pelorus Jack Lounge
Pelorus Jack Lounge

Pelorus Jack Lounge is back for the school holidays

The family-friendly Pelorus Jack Lounge is open over the school holidays. It is perfect for families with children over 2 years. Great views and a complimentary buffet with breakfast favourites on the morning sailing from Wellington. If you are already booked on Kaitaki you can add Pelorus Jack Lounge to your booking by going to "Manage my Bookings". 

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NZMCA members

Taking your caravan or motorhome across Cook Strait? If you are a NZMCA member find out about your benefits onboard Interislander - including discounted Premium Lounge passes.

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Student Discount

Heading away to university with a car full of stuff? Going home for the holidays? Fancy a break with friends? Then grab a special Interislander Cook Strait ferry student deal!

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Group discounts

Travelling with 12 or more? Give our team a call to talk about our group discounts 0800 878 898 

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Family discounts

When you book as a family, we automatically apply our best family discount ferry rates for you to choose from.

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