Top South Island Ferry Services

Board a train through New Zealand's Southern Alps on a gorgeous rail journey from Greymouth to Christchurch via Arthur’s Pass. Travel past rugged peaks, wide braided rivers, and vast forests of native beech. Personal headsets with GPS-triggered audio commentary tell the story of the places you'll pass, with a combination of comfortable seating and open-air viewing decks.

Take advantage of Interislander's daily ferry service from Picton to Wellington. Swap New Zealand’s South Island for the North Island, crossing the Cook Strait to the capital city. The Picton-to-Wellington ferry starts with a scenic cruise through the serene waters of Queen Charlotte Sound before entering the Cook Strait. The 3.5-hour crossing offers good views of both islands, providing a relaxed entrance into Wellington when the weather is good.

A custom built boat, with a custom built bike rack, Rachel effortlessly loads your bikes onboard her vessel, so you can ride the Otago Harbour Cycle Loop. A mostly flat, paved and scenic cycleway, a must do when visiting Dunedin. The Port To Port Cycle Ferry is iconic in Dunedin and ensures you can complete the loop in a safe and enjoyable way. Owner skippering and guiding experience on Otago Harbour stretches back to 2004 and is unrivalled by any other company, making your experience safe, unique, exciting and professional. You will receive an explosive live commentary full of local history as you cross.See shipwrecks, birds, boats, volcanic rocks and much more.This is a one woman show and a family owned business. Port to Port's values are reflected in a friendly and professional service loved by locals. Mix with the locals and join Rachel onboard.

Wanting to get from Portobello to Port Chalmers or Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua? Ride with us on "Adagio" the coolest ferry on the harbour. Sit upstairs on the flybridge for the best views while travelling across the beautiful Otago harbour. Our Dunedin Bike Ferry is the best option for crossing the harbour while cyling Te Aka Otakou, the Otago harbour cycleway. We have a flexible schedule, the best boat with an elevated viewing deck, and the cheapest fares.

Dunedin is where you’ll find New Zealand’s only castle. Ride a water taxi to Macandrew Bay before being shuttled up to the castle on a scenic drive through the Otago Peninsula on this small-group trip. Explore the castle and its colorful gardens, then head to Steamer Basin in Dunedin for a wander around the city.

Stewart Island is New Zealand’s third largest island and it’s an idyllic spot for a day trip from Bluff. Maximise your time with this great-value return ferry to Stewart Island from Bluff and sail across the scenic Foveaux Strait on a 1-hour catamaran cruise.