Cook Strait Ferries Megathread

[_Shrek_]

I guess it can't be a bad thing to stay in Wellington if we can't get on a ferry that day..any recommendations if we do?

set up tent under fly over coz the seats are to hard in the waiting area

[Paul in NZ]

I guess it can't be a bad thing to stay in Wellington if we can't get on a ferry that day..any recommendations if we do?

Not if its a nice day ;-)

If its really horrid here then its REALLY horrid... ;-(

[swbarnett]

I guess it can't be a bad thing to stay in Wellington if we can't get on a ferry that day..any recommendations if we do?

Stop shouting perhaps?

[oldman_rider2013]

Stop shouting perhaps?

sorry mate didn't mean to wake ya thanks for all the advise , i'd hate to kick a hobbo out of a crib for the night

[BMWST?]

I guess it can't be a bad thing to stay in Wellington if we can't get on a ferry that day..any recommendations if we do?

There is a top ten holiday park in seaview about 15 k from the ferry its the closet campground.

[MD]

Update for those wondering. I just returned from 4 fun days in the South Isle. Heaps of room on both BB ferries to park bikes and they had reasonably new (clean!) ropes. Not that many anchor points on the deck though.

ps- why suffer the boring crossing. BECAUSE OF SCENERY LIKE THIS AND ROADS LIKE THIS.

[_Shrek_]

Update for those wondering. I just returned from 4 fun days in the South Isle. Heaps of room on both BB ferries to park bikes and they had reasonably new (clean!) ropes. Not that many anchor points on the deck though.

ps- why suffer the boring crossing. BECAUSE OF SCENERY LIKE THIS AND ROADS LIKE THIS.

don't tell them what it's like or they will all want to move down

glad you had fun

[oldman_rider2013]

Update for those wondering. I just returned from 4 fun days in the South Isle. Heaps of room on both BB ferries to park bikes and they had reasonably new (clean!) ropes. Not that many anchor points on the deck though.

so did you book or just turn up? and how much$$$ ?

[MD]

so did you book or just turn up? and how much$$$ ?

Booked about 3 weeks ahead. $102 for bike & rider each way.

[oldman_rider2013]

Booked about 3 weeks ahead. $102 for bike & rider each way.

Is that with blue Bridge or interislander? And are all ferrys up and running yet? 🚤 only 4 weeks till I'm cruising 🚴

[Trade_nancy]

Book online...different times will show a different ferry.
Choose KAITAKI - best for bikes....has purpose-built racks for front wheel and is newer; strops onboard...but take some as well.

[BMWST?]

Is that with blue Bridge or interislander? And are all ferrys up and running yet? 🚤 only 4 weeks till I'm cruising 🚴

4 weeks should see the replacement running too.if you book in advance on the web it can be quite a bit cheaper than just turning up.if you decide you want to change you can probably just turn up and swap tickets at web prices

[_Shrek_]

Is that with blue Bridge or interislander? And are all ferrys up and running yet?  only 4 weeks till I'm cruising 

we booked on the blue bridge $306 return bike + 2

inter islander was $332

[insomnia01]

why suffer the boring crossing. BECAUSE OF SCENERY LIKE THIS AND ROADS LIKE THIS.

March 10th I'm on my way cant wait to get back down there going to look around a bit more than last year, so much to see.... anyone done the Mangapouri power station trip ?

[Winston001]

March 10th I'm on my way cant wait to get back down there going to look around a bit more than last year, so much to see.... anyone done the Mangapouri power station trip ?

Manapouri.

Yes and its worth doing if you want to go down a deep tunnel to an underground power house. The whole machine hall vibrates. I loved it.

I think trips to West Arm also include a bus ride across to Deep Cove which is where the water comes out. There is a hostel there and a catamaran which takes people out on Doubtful Sound. Its all enjoyable and interesting.