Start Planning Your Ferry Trip

As the map shows, New Zealand’s ferry network mainly connects the North and South Islands via the Cook Strait, linking Wellington and Picton. This is the country’s primary long-distance ferry corridor and runs multiple times per day. While the “Interislander” and “Bluebridge” ships are the most famous, the map also shows essential local links to offshore destinations like Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island from Auckland, as well as the southern connection to Stewart Island. These routes vary in frequency, duration, and vehicle access, and some operate seasonally or are more weather-dependent than others.