Ferries and Water Taxis

Interislander   (www.interislander.co.nz)  

A ferry company offering transportation across the Cook Strait, between New Zealand's North and South Islands. The 92km journey between Wellington and Picton takes only three hours.

Fullers Auckland   (www.fullers.co.nz)  

Ferry services based in Auckland.

Bluebridge   (www.bluebridge.co.nz)  

A 100% New Zealand owned and managed shipping business, operating Cook Strait ferry services since 1992. They welcome passengers and cars aboard their ferry.

Strait Shipping   (www.strait.co.nz)  

A 100% New Zealand owned and managed shipping business operating Cook Strait ferry services since 1992. They provide freight and passenger services.

SeaLink   (www.sealink.co.nz)  

Ferry services in the Hauraki Gulf, allowing you to escape to Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island.

Toll NZ   (www.tollnz.co.nz)  

A freight transport and distribution company offering an integrated national network of rail, road and sea freight transportation, as well as interisland and urban passenger services.

Stewart Island Experience   (www.stewartislandexperience.co.nz)  

Operates a regular ferry service between Stewart Island and Bluff using two express catamarans.

Pelorus Mail Run   (www.mail-boat.co.nz)  

Join the mail run on board the Pelorus Express, in Havelock, in the Marlborough Sounds.

Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi   (www.aquataxi.co.nz)  

Providing water taxi transportation with the scenic diversity of one of New Zealand's most exotic stretches of coastline.

Arrow Water Taxis Picton   (www.arrowwatertaxis.co.nz)  

Provide seven day service for bikers, hikers, bach owners and builders in the Marlborough Sounds.

Seabuzzz Water Taxi & Guided Boat Tours   (www.seabuzzz.co.nz)  

Glass bottomed boat water taxi and guided scenic eco-tours. See spectacular underwater scenery, exploring amazing sights with your guide Bruce Ford.

Freighter Travel   (www.freightertravel.co.nz)  

Specialists in cargo passenger travel, providing voyages on cargo ships from almost anywhere in the world.

Abel Tasman Cruises   (www.abeltasmancruises.co.nz)  

This seventy passenger catamaran takes only 45 to 50 minutes to travel from Nelson across Tasman Bay to the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park.

Ferry Tickets Online (www.ferrytickets.co.nz)  

A booking site for all Interislander and Lynx ferry tickets.

Endeavour Express   (www.boatrides.co.nz)  

Backpacker specialists in providing transport to the Queen Charlotte Track, and water transport to bachs and lodges in the Queen Charlotte Sounds.

Picton Water Taxis   (www.pictonwatertaxis.co.nz)  

A friendly taxi service transporting its customers to any destination they choose in Queen Charlotte Sounds. Providing a personal service on the waters.

Guided Boat Tours and Water Taxis at Stewart Island   (islands.co.nz/guided-tours/)  

Stewart Island scenic attractions including guided boat tours to the salmon and mussel farms, fishing, diving and snorkelling trips, or a visit to Ulva Island by water taxi.

Rakiura Waterways   (islands.co.nz/rakiura-waterways/)  

Stewart Island water taxi for hunters and trampers. Also Ulva Island scenic, salmon and mussel farms, fishing and snorkelling trips.

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle   (www.abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz)  

Taking you to the Abel Tasman National Park in comfort and safety. The 9.5 and 8 metre water jet taxis depart Kaiteriteri seven times a day, seven days a week.

West Bay Water Transport   (www.westbay.co.nz)  

Offer a water transport service throughout the Queen Charlotte Sounds and daily walk options for hikers.

New Zealand Ferry Services   (www.newzealandferries.com)  

A guide to ferry services within New Zealand, including the Interislander, Strait Shipping and the Stewart Island Express.

Pacific Ferries   (www.pacificferries.co.nz)  

We at Pacific Ferries Pride ourselves on our immaculately presented vessels, which are of the highest standards all around.