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 December to 25th December 2018
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:00am | 10:00am | Kaitaki |
| 02:45pm | 05:50pm | Aratere |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:05am | 12:35pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
| 10:45am | 01:55pm | Aratere * |
| 02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki |
| 06:45pm | 09:55pm | Aratere |
* Departs at 11:15, arrives 14:45 on Mondays until 17 DEC
 
 
26th December to 6th January 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 08:30am | 11:45am | Kaitaki |
| 12:00pm | 03:30pm | Kaiarahi |
| 02:45pm | 05:50pm | Aratere |
| 07:00pm | 10:45pm | Kaiarahi * |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 06:35am | 10:05am | Kaiarahi ** |
| 10:45am | 01:55pm | Aratere |
| 01:45pm | 05:00pm | Kaitaki |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi |
| 06:45pm | 09:55pm | Aratere |
* Does not operate on 26 DEC, 01 JAN and 06 JAN
** Does not operate on 26 DEC, 01 JAN & 06 JAN
 
 
7th January to 31st January 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:00am | 12:30pm | Kaitaki |
| 02:45pm | 05:50pm | Aratere |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi (Mon-Sat Only) |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:05am | 12:35pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
| 10:35am | 01:55pm | Aratere * |
| 02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki |
| 06:45pm | 09:15pm | Aratere |
* Departs at 11:15, arrives 14:45 on Mondays from 14 JAN
 
 
1st February to 31st March 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:00am | 12:30pm | Kaitaki |
| 02:45pm | 05:55pm | Aratere |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:05am | 12:35pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
| 10:45am | 01:55pm | Aratere * |
| 02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki |
| 06:45pm | 10:15pm | Aratere |
* Departs 11:15, arrives 14:45 on Mondays
 
 
1st April to 9th June 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:05am | 12:35pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
| 10:45am | 01:55pm | Aratere (Tue-Sun Only) |
| 02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki |
| 06:45pm | 10:15pm | Aratere |
 
 
10th June to 28th July 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:00am | 12:30pm | Kaiarahi |
| 02:45pm | 05:50pm | Aratere |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 10:45am | 01:55pm | Aratere (Tue-Sun Only) |
| 02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki |
| 06:45pm | 09:55pm | Aratere |
 
 
29th July to 18th August 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:00am | 12:30pm | Kaitaki |
| 02:45pm | 05:50pm | Aratere * |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Fri Only) |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:05am | 12:35pm | Kaitaki (Tue-Sun Only) |
| 10:45am | 01:55pm | Aratere (Tue-Sun Only) |
| 02:00pm | 05:30pm | Kaiarahi |
| 06:45pm | 10:15pm | Aratere |
* Departs 1530, arrives 1900 04/05/11/12 AUG
 
 
19th August to 26th September 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi (Mon-Sat Only) * |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:05am | 12:35pm | Kaiarahi |
* Tuesday to Friday only from 27th August
 
 
19th August to 30th September 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:00am | 12:30pm | Kaitaki |
| 02:45pm | 05:50pm | Aratere |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 10:45am | 01:55pm | Aratere (Tue-Sun Only) |
| 02:00pm | 05:30pm | Kaiarahi |
| 06:45pm | 09:55pm | Aratere |
 
 
27th August to 30th September 2019
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 05:00pm | 08:30pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Fri Only) |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 09:05am | 12:35pm | Kaiarahi (Tue-Sat Only) |
 
 
1st April to 31st March 2024
Wellington to Picton
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 08:45am | 12:15pm | Kaitaki * |
| 04:00pm | 07:30pm | Aratere ** |
Picton to Wellington
| Depart | Arrive | Ship |
| 11:00am | 02:30pm | Aratere * |
| 02:15pm | 05:45pm | Kaitaki *** |
* 15-29 May- Kaitaki wetdock, 9-10 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 8-9 Oct, 5-6 Nov, 10-11 Dec, 28-29 Jan, 17-18 Mar, Kaitaki Layby
* 6-8 May, 24-26 June, 14-16 Oct, 25-27 Nov- Aratere Layby
*** 15-29 May- Kaitaki wetdock, 9-10 Jun, 9-10 Oct, 5-6 & 19-20 Nov, 10-11 Dec- Kaitaki Layby
 
 
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
- Choose a scheduled time or ship to travel on from this timetable
- View the rates to confirm the total cost for passengers & vehicles
- Submit booking request
It is so easy to make an Interislander booking!

