Travel by Ferry or Water Taxi
You’ll find opportunities for water travel almost everywhere in New Zealand. Ferries, water taxis and other forms of craft can get you from A to B, or simply take you on a maritime joy ride.
Our most famous ferry route is between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island. As well as transporting you and your vehicle, this journey showcases the extraordinary beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. Sightings of dolphins, whales and fur seals are common.
If you find yourself in Hamilton, Wanganui or Queenstown, a paddlesteamer cruise should definitely be on the agenda. In the Bay of Islands, the ‘hole in the rock’ cruise to the tip of Cape Brett is a star attraction.