Ferry to New Zealand

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Ferry to New Zealand

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Ferries to New Zealand

Interislander, Fullers 360, Bluebridge, Stewart Island Experience & Sealink NZ operate the ferries to New Zealand.

New Zealand Ferry Schedules

Ferries to New Zealand sail around 97 times daily and up to 637 times weekly. Ferry times can vary by season. Use our Deal Finder for the most up to date sailing times and compare ticket prices.

New Zealand Ferry Ports

There are 10 ferry ports in New Zealand. The most popular port in New Zealand is Picton ferry port with around 48 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Wellington to Picton

Wellington to Picton ferry trips run approximately 7 times daily and up to 47 times weekly, with a duration of 3 hours 30 minutes. Wellington Picton ferries cost on average around $392. Exclusive of booking fees.

Ferries from Auckland to Waiheke

The Auckland to Waiheke ferries operate 27 times daily and up to 180 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 40 minutes. Auckland Waiheke ferries cost around $112 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on various booking factors such as the number of passengers, vehicle type and season. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

Can I travel with a car on the ferry to New Zealand?

Cars are allowed on ferries to New Zealand. You can travel with a car on the ferry to New Zealand with Interislander, Bluebridge & Sealink NZ. View our Deal Finder to see the latest car ferry prices.

Prices of Ferries to New Zealand 

The price of a ferry to New Zealand can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

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