Face masks are still required indoors at service centres, i-SITEs, libraries and the Museum @ Te Ahu from Thursday 14 April. My Vaccine Passes are no longer required to access any council service. We appreciate your patience with this evolving situation.See the link below for information about our reduced hours.
The ferry service operates as a shuttle, departing approximately every 10 minutes during the day, and every 20 minutes early morning and late evening. Opua is about 7 minutes’ drive from Paihia and Okiato is about 10 minutes’ drive from Russell.
You can buy vehicle ferry tickets on board or at the Opua Store. EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard and American Express are available on board. There is no additional charge for passengers travelling in the vehicle. Prices shown are for one-way travel.
Adult - $1.00 Child (5-14 years) $0.50 / Child (0-4 years) FREE
less than 6 metres - $13.50
Less than 6 metres $13.50 6 - 8 metres $21.00 8 - 10 metres $31.50 10+ metres $60.00
6 - 8 metres $21.00 8 - 10 metres $31.50 10+ metres $60.00 If you are driving a large vehicle such as a bus or truck and trailer unit, we recommend travelling 2 hours either side of low tide. If you are unsure please contact Northland Ferries for assistance.
2 Berth campervan $13.50 2 Berth toilet and shower campervan $21.00 4 Berth motorhome $21.00 6 Berth motorhome $21.00 Car with caravan - from $27.00 Estimated cost only, based on average length per berth campervan
Northland Ferries
0800 222 979
bayofislands@northlandferries.co.nz
Bay of Islands Ferry Services Facebook page