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New Zealand ferries that are popular this month
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FerryGoGo New Zealand: Your #1 ferry guide
In a normal year under normal circumstances, there is one major ferry connection active in New Zealand and about 9 smaller ones.
The major connection in New Zealand
The ferry from Wellington to Picton (or the other way around) connects the South Island with the North Island. The connection in New Zealand is called ‘Connecting the Cook Strait' and only takes 3.5 hours. The best tip we've got on this crossing: Be sure to compare the prices.
The Islands of New Zealand
There are multiple popular islands you can reach out of Auckland.
- The most popular island: Waiheke (From Auckland). 40 minutes
- Tiritiri Matangi Island, 75 minutes
- Waiheke Island, 40 minutes
- Rangitoto Island, 25 minutes
- Great Barrier Island, 4 to 5 hours
- Rakino Island, 60 minutes
Other Islands you can reach from Auckland:
- Rotoroa Island, 75 minutes, 1 crossing per day, bookable at Fuller's.
- Devonport, is a connection of only 12 minutes, a short city crossing. A busy route, however. Also bookable at Fullers.
- The Coromandel – Currently not sailing – 2 hours
- Motutapu Island – Currently not sailing – 35 minutes
See all connections on our unique New Zealand Map:
New Zealand ferry map
Did you know?
Over 850.000 passengers and over 250.000 vehicles sail from Wellington to Picton every year. There are plans to renew the ships and even business cases to create a railway ferry. Let's hope the ships get renewed on this connection as the ships are getting old.