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First time crossing the Cook Strait?

Whether you’re visiting from afar or are a Kiwi who’s never hopped aboard, the Interislander is an easy, comfortable and scenic way to jump between New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Here are some helpful tips to plan your journey.

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Are you ready for summer?

When spring turns into summer – and as Christmas crawls closer, there’s always the question of where to holiday with the kids? What to bring? And how to make things as stress-free as possible? Luckily, we’re here to help.

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Tips for sailing with kids

If you’re not into airport queues, backseat drivers and ‘are we there yet’ every five minutes, the Interislander Ferry across the Cook Strait is a great way to jump between the North and South islands.

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Discover Weta studio tours

Calling the curious and the creative! In Wellington for the day? Looking for an authentic experience that’ll ignite your imagination? You need look no further than Wellington’s bustling filmmaking hub on the Miramar Peninsula.

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