Picton – Wellington
Ferry to New Zealand
Picton – Wellington
Ferry to New Zealand
There are around 6 daily and 46 weekly sailings from Picton to Wellington. 2 operators sail this route
The earliest Picton Wellington ferry sailings typically depart Picton at around 02:30. The last ferry usually departs at 20:50.
The average duration of a Picton Wellington ferry is around 3h 31m. The fastest sailings are approximately 3h 30m. The fastest ferry costs around $352.
Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 6 daily sailings and up to 46 weekly ferry sailings from Picton to Wellington. These sailings are provided by Bluebridge & Interislander. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Picton Wellington ferry prices typically range between $124.81* and $624.48*. The average price is typically $291.55*. The cheapest Picton Wellington ferry prices start from $57.01*. The average price for a foot passenger is $126.24*. The average price for a car is $322.93*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Picton and Wellington is approximately 53.9 miles (86.8km) or 46.9 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Picton and Wellington with Bluebridge & Interislander. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Picton Wellington ferries with Bluebridge & Interislander. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Picton - Wellington Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | New Zealand | |
| Destination Country | New Zealand | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Bluebridge & Interislander | |
| Average Price | £149* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 46 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 31m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 02:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:50 | |
| Distance | 46 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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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.
