Interislander Timetables
Interislander operates three ships, Kaitaki, Kaiarahi and Aratere for you and your vehicle. There are various departure times. Once you are on your journey, you can take a stroll on the decks, enjoy a meal, a drink or even catch the latest movie release.
1st August to 31st March 2024
Wellington to Picton
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
06:15am | 09:45am | Aratere (Tue-Sun Only) |
08:45am | 12:15pm | Kaitaki * |
03:45pm | 07:30pm | Aratere |
08:30pm | 12:00pm | Kaitaki (Sun-Fri Only) |
Picton to Wellington
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
02:30am | 06:05pm | Kaitaki (Mon-Sat Only) |
07:00am | 10:30am | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sun Only) ** |
11:00am | 02:30pm | Aratere (Tue-Sun Only) |
02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki * |
06:00pm | 09:30pm | Kaiarahi * |
08:35pm | 12:00am | Aratere |
* Not Sailing 7-8 October
* 9 -10 Oct 2023 – Kaiarahi is running on the Kaitaki's timetable
 
 
15th September to 31st March 2024
Wellington to Picton
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
01:30am | 05:00am | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sun Only) * |
12:30pm | 04:00pm | Kaiarahi * |
Picton to Wellington
Depart | Arrive | Ship |
* 9 -10 Oct 2023 – Kaiarahi is running on the Kaitaki's timetable
 
 
Timetables are subject to change and should be used as a guide only, once your reservation has been confirmed you will be advised of the exact timings and ships.
How to make a Reservation
Click on this link to start the process now: Interislander Quote
Sailing times can be selected during Quoting process, and prices worked out for you or you can view our rates pages.
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