Interislander - Timetables and Fares

Cook Strait Ferry Crossing NZ


New Zealand Interislander Cook Strait Ferry - Timetables and fares

Timetable

All three ships run through-out the year - subject to changes due to seasonal changes and dry dock schedule
Cook Strait Crossing time for all three vessels between the two islands is approx 3 hours and 10 minutes

Wellington to Picton
Arahura (*Peak Season) 10:25 am / 1:35 pm
**Kaitaki 08:25 am / 11:35 am
Aratere 2:05pm / 5:15 pm
Arahura 6:25 pm / 9:25 pm

Picton to Wellington
Arahura 6:25 am / 9:35 am
Aratere 10:05 am / 1:15 pm
**Kaitaki 1:15 pm / 4:25 pm
Arahura (*Peak Season) 2:25 pm / 5:35 pm
Aratere 6:05 pm / 9:15 pm
Arahura 10:25 pm / 1:35 am

Fares + Bookings

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All fares in NZD, including local sales tax (GST)
Below fares are valid between 01 April 2010 and 31 March 2011 (subject to change, peak and off peak season fares)

Passenger

 Off Peak Peak
Adult 18+ years $66 $68
Club Class upgrade adult fare $14

$14
Kaitaki Plus complete fare $95 $95
Child (2-17 years inclusive) $38 $40
Vehicles
Car/4WD/Minibus/Van/Trailer (up to 5.5 m - max 2500kg) $179 $185
Extra per 0.5 m over 5.5 metre long $32 $32
Campervan(up to 5.5 m long) $198 $218
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
*Peak season runs normally from mid November to mid April

Note:
Vehicles over 2,500 kg gross laden weight: please enquire for prices.
All rates and timetables are correct at time of publication - subject to change without notice
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