🇳🇿 A Must-Try NZ Ferry Experience: Picton 🚢 Wellington

If you have time in New Zealand, don’t miss the ferry ride from Picton to Wellington! 🌊⛴️ 🛳 Booking Tickets I booked my ticket with Interislander on the InterCity website, along with my Kaikoura → Picton bus ticket. You can also choose Bluebridge for this route. Price: $101 NZD. ⏰ Sailing Duration The full journey takes about 3.5 hours—perfect for soaking in the stunning Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait views! 🚢 Ferry Facilities The ferry is huge and well-equipped: Decks 3 & 5: Vehicle & cargo transport 🚗📦 Decks 7 & 8: Lounges, restaurants, and observation decks with panoramic views! ☕🛋️ 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Arrive at least 1 hour early—don’t cut it close! (Boarding can be busy.) ✔ Checked luggage limit: 23kg per bag—split heavy items to avoid extra fees. Carry-on is unlimited. ✔ Cook Strait can get rough! 🌊 If you’re prone to seasickness: Take motion sickness meds beforehand 💊 Try the "focus on the horizon + deep breathing" trick to ease nausea ✔ Bring a warm jacket! The deck winds are chilly, even on sunny days 🧥❄️ ✔ Check the weather before booking—bad conditions may lead to cancellations, messing up your plans! ☔ ✨ Why It’s Worth It? Stunning fjord landscapes in the Marlborough Sounds 🏞️ A unique way to cross between NZ’s North & South Islands 🇳🇿 Relaxing vibe with great onboard amenities—grab a coffee, snap photos, or just enjoy the sea breeze! 📸🌊 #NewZealandTravel #PictonToWellingtonFerry #MarlboroughSounds #CookStrait #TravelTips