New Zealand
Northland Ferries
Runs the Paihia–Russell passenger ferry and the Opua–Okiato vehicle ferry in the Bay of Islands.
Northland Ferries Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Paihia → Russell | 15m | Foot passengers only |
| Opua → Okiato (Russell) | 10m | Cars & foot passengers |
Northland Ferries sailing patterns
- Paihia → Russell
16 departures a day from Paihia in the summer timetable
Summer timetable runs 25 September to 9 May.
Source: Northland Ferries Bay of Islands ferry page, checked 2026-09-29
- Opua → Okiato (Russell)
Departures roughly every 10 minutes during operating hours
Operates 6:10am – 10:00pm from Opua and 6:00am – 9:50pm from Okiato.
Source: Northland Ferries Bay of Islands ferry page, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Passenger ferry, Vehicle ferry
Northland Ferries Network Map
2 routes on FerryConnect; 1 carries vehicles.