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Proudly New Zealand's original Cook Strait ferry - Interislander has been connecting the North and South Islands for nearly 60 years! Along with the breathtaking views, enjoy our locally sourced food and beverages, cinema's, free kids activities and premium lounges on board all our ferries.

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Timetable

From
Wellington Picton
Sailing times

The timetable below is a reference guide only. For accurate sailing times, please search our fares or see the Arrivals & Departures board.

The Interislander ferry Wellington to Picton takes approximately 3½ hours. 

Departs
Arrives
8:45 AM
12:15 PM
Kaitaki
4:00 PM
8:30 PM
Aratere
8:30 PM
12:00 AM
Freight only

The timetable below is a reference guide only. For accurate sailing times, please search our fares or see the Arrivals & Departures board.

The Interislander ferry Picton to Wellington takes approximately 3½ hours. 

Departs
Arrives
11:00 AM
2:30 PM
Aratere
2:15 PM
5:45 PM
Kaitaki
8:45 PM
12:15 AM
Freight only

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