The Inter Islander Ferry runs between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island of New Zealand. The Ferry runs across the Cook Strait, carrying passengers through a scenic stretch of water that takes you to the Wellington Harbor, the Kaikoura Ranges and the Queen Charlotte Sounds in the heart of Marlborough Sounds.
The Inter Islander ferry trip will show you the magnificent sights of New Zealand, like the colonial buildings of Wellington, its shopping districts, its entertainment enclaves and the Te Papa National Museum. The Kaikoura Ranges has wildlife including dolphins and whales, which can be seen playing in the waters of the Cook Strait. The friendly dolphins like to carousel beside the visitors' boat, and this is always the moment the people on the boat start taking frenzied pictures. At the base of the rugged seaside cliffs, you will be able to spot colonies of penguins, seals and seabirds.
In order to reach Picton, on the other side of the Strait, one must pass through the Queen charlotte Sound. The Charlotte sound is famed for its blue water bodies and dense forests, so typical of the South Islands of New Zealand. It is here that nature lovers can indulge in some wild adventures, go trekking through the nature trails or camp out in the woods.
The Inter Islander Ferry is an economical way to see the beautiful sea, the playful marine creatures and visit the lovely forests.
