Ferries/Water Taxis

Interislander ferries run many times a day between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South.
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Our most famous ferry route is between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island. As well as transporting you and your vehicle, this journey showcases the extraordinary beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. Sightings of dolphins, whales and fur seals are common.

If you find yourself in Hamilton, Wanganui or Queenstown, a paddlesteamer cruise should definitely be on the agenda. In the Bay of Islands, the ‘hole in the rock’ cruise to the tip of Cape Brett is a star attraction.

Water taxis are a handy service for getting to the start of a hiking track or reaching a destination that isn’t accessible by ferry. Most water taxi operators can also put together a customised scenic tour of local sights.