Grab your friends, pack your car and head to your closest ferry terminal – it’s time to sail to the other side with Interislander! They redefine ferry transport, with all the comforts and amenities needed for a smooth journey, as well as some incredibly beautiful scenery to soak up from the viewing decks. Anyone who sails with Interislander between 7th October and 21st December 2019 can be in to win The Great Interislander Getaway prize bundle thanks to Interislander and Frucor Suntory, so it really is the perfect time to plan that trip across the Cook Strait!
Whether you’re boarding with a vehicle or just yourself and a bag, it’s an easy process. Clearly signed terminals and friendly check in’s mean you can get on with enjoying yourself without worrying about a thing. It’s a journey from the get-go. Pre-boarding is a great opportunity to snap a photo or two.
Interislander have three ships operating on the Cook Strait. Kaitaki, Aratere and Kaiarahi. If your timeline is not too restricted, be sure to browse your options to see what suits you best! Travelling with your young ones? Kaitaki is bursting with family-friendly entertainment. Lover of the open sea? Spend the journey exploring the outdoor viewing decks on Aratere. Keen to enjoy some good food and drink while you soak up the Marlborough Sounds views? Kaiarahi would be for you. If you’re sailing overnight, be sure to check out the onboard movie theatre!
The best part of sailing with Interislander has got to be the breathtaking views. Whether you are sailing from Wellington to Picton or vice-versa, the route is exactly the same. Cruise through Marlborough Sounds and across the Cook Strait and soak up sights that can only be seen from the ship. The rolling hills and blue waters of Marlborough Sounds are picturesque, with small bays and shorelines in every direction. Marlborough Sounds also happens to be a world-renowned wine region, so start planning your adventures in the region as you take in those views!
Instead of flying between the North and South Islands, take the time to sail on the Interislander ferry. The journey across the Cook Strait is about 3.5 hours long, and is sure to be one of the highlights of your New Zealand Road Trip! Get some local knowledge from the on-board crew, take a ridiculous amount of photos or take the time to relax on one of the outdoor viewing decks. You can enjoy this journey your way, with plenty of options and amenities available.
Check out our write up on New Zealand’s most scenic train journey! This is one to add to your travelling to-do list.
What a way to get from one island to another. Stunning New Zealand landscapes, at your fingertips! Add the Interislander ferry to your travel plans this spring, and you could be planning a full-blown New Zealand Roadtrip in summer with their amazing getaway competition! Make sure you check it out!
This content was created in paid partnership with Great Journeys of New Zealand.
