Interislander, Wellington Ferry Terminal 1 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
The Interislander ferry is the longest running Cook Strait ferry service in Aotearoa New Zealand. Interislander sailings are between Wellington (North Island) and Picton (South Island). Interislander ferry trip is known as one of the most beautiful ferry cruises in the world. The Cook Strait ferry covers 92 kilometres (58 miles) and takes just over three hours. The journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourist experiences.
Connecting the North Island rail network and our Northern Explorer scenic rail experience with the South Island rail network’s TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific services, the Interislander is an unmissable part of New Zealand’s Great Journeys.
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