Cyclone Gabrielle recovery support

A Mayoral relief fund has been established to assist those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Please click on the link below for information on how to contribute to the fund and how to apply for assistance. Other sources of assistance are also listed.

Cyclone Gabrielle relief funding

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Bay of Islands passenger ferry

Northland Ferries operates passenger and vehicle ferries in the Bay of Islands, providing regular and reliable connections for the local community and visitors to the region. It’s a fun and easy way to get out on the water and get around the Bay of Islands.

Timetables

Paihia - Russell	Russell - Paihia
Crossing time: 15 minutes	Crossing time: 15 minutes
7:20am	7:00am
8:30am	7:45am
9:30am – 9:30pm ferry departures on the half hour	9:00am – 9:00pm ferry departures on the hour
10:30pm (September – May)	10:00pm (September – May)
	Drop-offs at Waitangi are available on request (10am & 3pm sailings from Russell only)

Pricing

You can buy ferry tickets from our booking office or on board the ferry using EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
Pre-booked tickets are valid for 7 days from the date of travel selected. Tickets are non-refundable unless for operational reasons.