Wellington-Picton
From: €37,00
|
Do you want to travel between the North and South-Island of New Zealand? Then you have to pick the ferry from Wellington to Picton (or from Picton to Wellington). You can choose between 2 ferry companies. In total there are 5 crossings per day. Both ferry companies sail in 3,5 hours to the other island.
Ferry to Picton and Wellington
The ferry between Wellington and Picton connects the North Island with the South Island. Anyone who makes a trip to New Zealand will therefore most likely make use of this beautiful crossing.
How you travel depends on where you start your journey. If you leave from the South Island, the ferry goes from Picton to Wellington. Are you travelling the other way around? Then your boat logically departs from the Wellington harbour.
Timetable and availability Wellington – Picton plus compare prices
Booking your ferry tickets has never been easier! With our online booking module, you can easily find and book your desired ferry crossing in just a few clicks. Simply enter your travel dates and destination, and the system will show you all available options. You can then choose the ferry to Picton and Wellington that best suits your needs and budget. It’s that simple!
There are 2 ferry services between Wellington and Picton. The route is navigated by Interislander and Bluebridge.
Schedule Wellington-Picton
The Interislander and Bluebridge ferries run quite frequently. The departures depend on the day and season. If you want to make a good comparison, it is best to take a look at the booking module.
Tickets and Booking
You can easily find out availability and ticket prices by filling in the input fields below. The cost for a ferry from Wellington to Picton, or vice versa from Picton to Wellington is as follows:- The starting price for 1 person (one way without a car) is about NZ$60 / €37,-
- The starting price for 2 people with a car is about NZ$185 / €115
- With an average-sized motorhome the trip will cost at least NZ$330 / €205
Ferry prices depend on the season and crowds. View the current prices in the booking engine
Rental cars on the ferry
If you plan to go on the boat with a rental car, check carefully whether the car can be taken on the boat. Many car rental companies let you return the car at the port, and then get another one on the other island. You usually experience this when booking a rental car. With many providers, it is not possible to deliver a car to the other island. It is, therefore, necessary to first have a good idea of how it works with the rental car or camper, and only then book the ferry.
Bluebridge also has a handy overview of the policy of the car rental companies on this subject: Rental car pick-up and drop-off policies for Wellington.
FAQ
Which ferry companies sail on this crossing?
How long does the Wellington-Picton crossing take?
How often does the Wellington-Picton ferry sail?
What is the distance between Wellington and Picton?
From: €37,00
