New Zealand Cook Strait Ferrys - Timetables and fares

Timetables
- All three ships run through-out the year - subject to changes due to seasonal changes and dry dock schedule
- Crossing time for all three vessels is 3 hours
| Wellington to Picton |
| Arahura |
1:55am |
4:55am |
| Kaitaki |
8:25am |
11:35am |
| Arahura (summer only) |
11:35am |
1:35pm |
| Aratere |
2:00pm |
5:00pm |
| Arahura |
6:15pm |
9:15pm |
| Picton to Wellington |
| Arahura |
5:45am |
8:45am |
| Aratere |
10:00am |
1:00pm |
| Kaitaki |
1:15pm |
4:25pm |
| Arahura (summer only) |
2:25pm |
5:25pm |
| Aratere |
6:00pm |
9:00pm |
| Arahura |
10:05pm |
1:05am |
Fares
Fares valid from 01 October 2007 to 31 March 2008
| Passenger |
|
Off-peak |
Peak |
| |
Adult |
$61 |
$63 |
| |
Child (2-14 years inclusive) |
$38 |
$38 |
| |
Kaitaki Plus Club Lounge (15 yrs and older only) |
$118 |
$118 |
| Day Excursion |
|
|
|
| |
Adult |
NA |
NA |
| |
Child |
NA |
NA |
| Vehicle |
|
|
|
| |
Car/4WD/Minibus/Van/Trailer(up to 5.5 metres)(up to 2,500kg gross laden weight) |
$178 |
$185 |
| |
Extra per 500mm over 5.5 metres |
$25 |
$25 |
| |
Campervan (up to 5.5 metres) |
$185 |
$202 |
| |
Extra per 500mm over 5.5 metres |
$42 |
$42 |
| |
Motorcycle |
$55 |
$55 |
| |
Motorcycle trailer |
$55 |
$55 |
| Miscellaneous |
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| |
Pushbike |
$12.50 |
$12.50 |
| |
Other* |
$12.50 |
$ 12.50 |
Fares valid from 01 April 2008 to 31 March 2009
| Passenger |
|
Off-peak |
Peak |
| |
Adult |
$66 |
$68 |
| |
Child (2-14 years inclusive) |
$39 |
$39 |
| |
Kaitaki Plus Club Lounge (15 yrs and older only) |
$125 |
$125 |
| Day Excursion |
|
|
|
| |
Adult |
NA |
NA |
| |
Child |
NA |
NA |
| Vehicle |
|
|
|
| |
Car/4WD/Minibus/Van/Trailer(up to 5.5 metres)(up to 2,500kg gross laden weight) |
$193 |
$198 |
| |
Extra per 500mm over 5.5 metres |
$27 |
$27 |
| |
Campervan (up to 5.5 metres) |
$199 |
$219 |
| |
Extra per 500mm over 5.5 metres |
$43 |
$43 |
| |
Motorcycle |
$59 |
$59 |
| |
Motorcycle trailer |
$59 |
$59 |
| Miscellaneous |
|
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|
| |
Pushbike |
$12.50 |
$12.50 |
| |
Other* |
$12.50 |
$ 12.50 |
* This includes canoes, windsurfers, hang-gliders and all other excess items not exceeding 30kg and/or 200 linear cm
General information
- Rates are gross in New Zealand Dollars and include local tax (GST)
- All rates are guaranteed, subject to the service operating
- Infants (under 2 years) travel free of charge
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Timetables are subject to change
Note:
Vehicles over 2,500 kg gross laden weight: please enquire for prices.
Rates will be advised at the time of booking/enquiry.
All rates in NZ dollars. Click here for our currency converter.
All fares and timetables are subject to change/availabillity at all times
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