New Zealand
Where can I go by ferry from Wellington?
2 ferry destinations from Wellington: Days Bay and Picton.
All Ferries from Wellington
Wellington → Days Bay25m – 50m · East by West15 departures from Queens Wharf on weekdays, 4 on Saturdays, 7 on Sundays🚶 Foot onlyWellington → Picton3h 30m · Interislander, BluebridgeInterislander runs eight Cook Strait sailings a day from late September 2026, four each way🚗 Cars
Plan your crossing from Wellington
- Wellington → Days Bay (Eastbourne)
15 departures from Queens Wharf on weekdays, 4 on Saturdays, 7 on Sundays
Weekend sailings mostly run via Mātiu/Somes Island.
Source: Metlink WHF ferry timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Wellington → Picton
Interislander runs eight Cook Strait sailings a day from late September 2026, four each way. Wellington to Picton: 3:30 am (commercial vehicles only), 8:30 am (Kaitaki), 3:30 pm (Kaiārahi) and 8:30 pm (Kaitaki); allow about three and a half hours.
Source: Interislander ferry timetable, checked 2026-10-03
Getting to the ferry in Wellington
- Queens Wharf is on the central Wellington waterfront.
- Interislander’s Kaiwharawhara terminal has a shuttle to Wellington railway station; Bluebridge’s terminal is opposite the station
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Wellington?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Wellington to Days Bay and Picton. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Wellington?
Yes, car ferries run from Wellington to Picton.
How long is the ferry from Wellington to Days Bay?
25m – 50m with East by West.
How often is the ferry from Wellington to Days Bay?
15 departures from Queens Wharf on weekdays, 4 on Saturdays, 7 on Sundays (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Wellington to Picton?
3h 30m with Interislander and Bluebridge.
How often is the ferry from Wellington to Picton?
Interislander runs eight Cook Strait sailings a day from late September 2026, four each way (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-03).