Picton – Wellington
Ferries to New Zealand
Picton – Wellington
Ferries to New Zealand
The Picton to Wellington ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Picton to Wellington is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Picton to Wellington cost around $117 and $564, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Picton to Wellington.
Picton Wellington ferry sailings typycally depart from Picton at around 02:30. The last ferry leaves at 20:50.
The Picton Wellington ferry trip can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Picton to Wellington ferry is around 3 hours 25 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 34 weekly sailings from Picton to Wellington serviced by Interislander & Bluebridge. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Picton Wellington ferry prices typically range between $117* and $564*. The average price is typically $301*. The cheapest ferries from Picton to Wellington start from $117*. The average price for a foot passenger is $117*. The average price for a car is $317*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Picton to Wellington is approximately 54 miles (87km) or 47 nautical miles.
Yes, Interislander & Bluebridge allow cars on board ferries between Picton and Wellington. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Picton and Wellington.
Foot passengers can travel on the Picton to Wellington ferry with Interislander & Bluebridge.
Pets can travel on ferries from Picton to Wellington with Interislander & Bluebridge. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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Located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, the town of Picton is near to the head of Queen Charlotte Sound which is near the north east coast of New Zealand's South Island. The town, named after the Welsh military associate of the Duke of Wellington, Sir Thomas Picton, is one of the most picturesque seaside town in New Zealand. It has around 20% of New Zealand's coastline at its door and the best climate of anywhere in the country, which combine to make Picton a must see destination of both domestic and international visitors to Marlborough.
The Marlborough Sound gives Picton its relaxed atmosphere with its secluded bays and crystal clear waters. The town's waterfront is forever changing colour and its marinas are always a hive of activity. There are boat trips available from Picton to other amazing locations throughout Queen Charlotte Sound.
Inter-island ferries to and from Wellington arrive and depart here by way of the Marlborough Sounds. Most of the sheltered part of the route is through Tory Channel, south of Arapawa Island.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and lies on the south coast of New Zealand's North Island. New Zealand's second largest city is surrounded by a lovely harbour, that offers visitors with amazing views, along with a good selection of Victorian buildings often built on slopes of hills. There are many things to see and do in the city and it is widely regarded as being New Zealand's most picturesque city and lies at the crossroads between the North Island and the South Island, with regular ferry crossings between the two. The city has a good selection of beaches and a beautiful coastline which have been popular with visitors for many years. Perhaps the most desirable coastal part of the city is Eastbourne where Days Bay and Sunshine Bay are especially popular and both a generally suitable for swimming.
The city's urban area includes the city itself, Porirua to the north, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt which are to the north east and collectively are known as the Hutt Valley.
