Ferry to New Zealand

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Ferry to New Zealand

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Ferries to New Zealand

Interislander, Fullers 360, Bluebridge, Stewart Island Experience & Sealink NZ provide the ferries to New Zealand.

New Zealand Ferry Times

Ferries to New Zealand sail around 125 times a day and up to 731 times a week. Ferry timetables can vary by season. Use our deal finder for the latest ferry information and tickets.

New Zealand Ferry Ports

Ferries sail to 10 ports in New Zealand. Picton ferry port is the most popular with 49 weekly sailings.

Ferries from Wellington to Picton

Wellington Picton ferries sail approximately 7 times a day and up to 49 times a week, with a crossing time of 3 hours 30 minutes.

Ferries from Auckland to Waiheke

The ferry from Auckland to Waiheke sails in approximately 50 minutes with 28 daily sailings and up to 196 weekly sailings.

Can you take a car ferry to New Zealand?

There is a car ferry to New Zealand. Interislander, Bluebridge & Sealink NZ offer car ferries to New Zealand. A car ferry may not be available on all routes, we recommend viewing our Deal Finder for the latest car ferry information and pricing.

New Zealand Ferry Prices and Offers

Ferry prices for ferries to New Zealand can vary by route, operator and season. We recommend booking in advance to get the best ferry deals and availability.

Book ferry tickets to New Zealand

Booking ferries to New Zealand is easy. Book online and manage your trip with Direct Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to compare tickets and book the best option for you.

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