We are the original Cook Strait Ferry. We sail between the North and South Islands (Wellington and Picton) every day, carrying passengers and freight. Along with the breathtaking views, enjoy our locally sourced cuisine, cinemas, free kids activities and premium lounges.
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What's new?
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We've gone cashless
For a faster and more efficient service, you can only use electronic payments in our terminals and onboard our ferries.
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Cook Strait Explorers?
If you're joining us onboard this school holidays, check out our kids' page to find out about our entertainers and loads more.
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Upgrade your journey
All of our ferries have Premium Lounges. Upgrade your journey with great food, a selection of local wines, comfy chairs and great Interislander service.
Getting to your Interislander ferry
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Arrival and departures
Get today's sailing schedule with departure and arrival times. Sailing time is 3.5 hours.
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Wellington
Our Kaiwharawhara terminal is located between the central city and State Highway 1 - just five minutes from the heart of the city.
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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.
Promotions
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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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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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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.
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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.