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New Zealand Cook Strait Ferrys - Timetables and fares

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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
Ship Departure time Arrival time
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
Ship Departure time Arrival time
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      
  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      
  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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