$99 Adults I $49 Children - promo code DT2025
Day Return fares are back!
April is packed with travel opportunities – school holidays, Easter, and Anzac Day! Don’t miss your chance to explore the other island. Go to Picton or Wellington for the day
Take a mini-cruise with Interislander! We're bringing back day return fares at great prices:
$99 Adult Return I $49 Child Return
To book, select the date you want to take your ‘mini-cruise', use the Discount Code DT2025 to book your Day Return Ticket today, and start planning your adventure! T&Cs apply.
What's new?
KiwiRail welcomes ferry announcement
The Government’s decision to procure brand-new rail-enabled Interislander ferries is great news for the public, international visitors and the entire freight market wanting to include rail in their supply chains.
Things to do in Picton on a day return
Stroll the waterfront. Go kayaking. Cruise the Sounds. Have lunch. So many things to see and do.
Things to do in Wellington on a day return
Catch the cable car. Shop Lambton Quay. Te Papa & Wellington Museum. So many things to see and do.
Getting to your Interislander ferry
Arrival and departures
Get today's sailing schedule with departure and arrival times. Sailing time is 3.5 hours.
Wellington
Our Kaiwharawhara terminal is located between the central city and State Highway 1 - just five minutes from the heart of the city.
Waitohi Picton
You’ll find vehicle check-in on Lagoon Road, accessible via Kent Street. Foot passenger check in is via the terminal on Auckland Street, a short walk from Picton town centre.
Upgrade your Journey
Available on Kaitaki, Aratere and Kaiārahi
Book our Premium Lounge
Whether you're looking to relax, catch up on work or chat with your travel companions, our Premium Lounge provides the ideal space.
With a range of seating options, you'll enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes to graze on accompanied by a selection of New Zealand wines and craft beers. You can choose a cosy spot to watch the scenery or a comfortable workspace to get things done.
Promotions
Family discounts
When you book as a family, we automatically apply our best family discount ferry rates for you to choose from.
AA Member Discount
As a New Zealand AA Member you can take advantage of our Interislander Cook Strait ferry discount and save money on your crossing.
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!
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.