Is there a car ferry to New Zealand?
Is there a car ferry to New Zealand? Can you take a car ferry to New Zealand? There is a car ferry to New Zealand. Interislander, Bluebridge & Sealink NZ offer car ferries to New Zealand.
Can you sail straight from UK to New Zealand?
You can go all the way from the UK to Australia or New Zealand by sea, either a leisurely direct voyage by infrequent round-the-world cruise, or by one of the few remaining passenger-carrying freighters, sometimes with the need to switch ships in either the USA or SE Asia.
What is the cheapest way to get from North Island to South Island New Zealand?
Taking the ferry without a vehicle is the cheapest - and also the most convenient - way of crossing the strait - and if you book with us you will leave your existing rental vehicle at one end, and pick up a new one at the other.
Does the Wellington ferry take cars?
For prearranged rental cars to numerous destinations between islands, you will be able to drop off your vehicle at the Wellington ferry terminal and resume your trip with a new vehicle supplied by the same car hire company at no additional cost upon your arrival at the Picton Ferry Terminal.
Can you take a rental car between islands in New Zealand?
MULTI ISLAND HIRE The Multi-Island Hire sets up one booking for your entire journey. Customers travelling between the North and South Island are permitted to take Avis rental vehicles on the Inter-Island ferries across Cook Strait.
Where does your car go on a ferry?
Due to safety reasons, you will most likely leave your car (and bags) in the ferry car parking deck and won't be allowed to access it for the entire length of the journey.
Can I take a rental car on the Interislander ferry?
All our tour itineraries are arranged so that you drop one rental car at either Picton or Wellington and collect a replacement car on arrival to the other side. This saves you money as taking a car on the ferry is expensive.