"Wellington to Picton Ferry Almost Blew Me Away!

🚗✈️ Essential Info for Driving Between Islands To take your car from North to South Island, you MUST take a ferry! Two companies operate this route: 1️⃣ Bluebridge 2️⃣ Interislander *Book 3-4 days in advance at:* 🔹 interislander.co.nz 🔹 bluebridge.co.nz ⏰ Ferry Timetable Interislander: 8:45 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 8:30 PM Bluebridge: 2:00 AM, 8:15 AM, 1:30 PM, 8:30 PM Duration: ~4 hours 💰 Why I Chose Bluebridge Cheaper than Interislander (saved 10% with a discount code—check Pic 9️⃣ for the hack! 😉) Total Cost: $341.57 NZD (2 people + SUV) No "observation deck"? No problem! The Cook Strait views are nice but not mind-blowing. 🚢 Boarding Process 1️⃣ Check-in: Go to Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Terminal (Wellington) Exchange booking code for tickets Drive into the queue (staff will assign your lane) 2️⃣ Boarding: Follow instructions to park onboard Head upstairs—grab a burger (they’re good!) 🍔 3️⃣ Disembarking (Picton): Remember where you parked! Drive off slowly when directed No need to check in for return trips—just follow signs! ⚠️ Pro Tips ✔ Hold onto your hat! The wind on deck is INSANE 💨 ✔ Pack a jacket—it’s chilly even in summer ✔ Return trip? Just drive straight into the Picton terminal (no ticket exchange) #TravelTips #NZRoadTrip #FerryHacks #WellingtonToPicton #BudgetTravel #SouthIslandAdventure