FERRY ROUTES
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The 15 most popular tasman sea ferries, from quick island hops to full open-water crossings. Each one with sailing times, fares and who runs the boat, so you can pick the right deck and book it.
Ferry to Waiheke and a hop-on hop-off Explorer bus with 16 stops. Hit wineries, beaches, and villages at your pace for $59.
Most Popular“Excellent wineries & beaches In general buses kept to a good schedule.”
Kangaroo Island day trip from Adelaide by ferry and coach with Seal Bay sea lions, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and a 2-course lunch.
From Hobart: Mt Field waterfalls, Bonorong devils and kangaroos, historic Richmond, and Mt Wellington views. Pickup included, $126.
Cruise the Yarra to Williamstown with live commentary, big panoramic windows, and free tea or coffee. Explore the seaport on your time.
“Firstly the phone number on the Viator site is not connected. I tried calling several times beforehand to have something clarified and there was no connection - disappointing!”
Sail Port Philip Bay to Williamstown on a ferry cruise with onboard commentary, tea and coffee, and a great change of pace from Melbourne.
See the Tiwi Islands by ferry from Darwin, join a smoking ceremony, tour the mission and museum, then make your own screen print art.
Cruise the Hauraki Gulf to Tiritiri Matangi, walk pest-free tracks, spot rare birds and tuatara, and visit the oldest working lighthouse.
Take a Fullers360 ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto. Easy volcanic hikes, lava views, and a guided tractor ride.
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Full-day Tiwi Islands cultural trip from Darwin with ferry to Bathurst Island, museum, smoking ceremony, weaving, painting, and lunch.
“Really enjoyed the island, the information from our guide and the cultural history but would recommend the other tour company”
SeaLink’s 2-day Kangaroo Island tour from Adelaide covers return ferry, sea lions, parks, raptors, eucalyptus, honey, and wine.
“This is a very full itinerary trip, there are many many things to enjoy n see, though the price is high, but I think it is worth. Especially Hamish is a good driver and guide, sharing a lot of information about KI.”
One-day Kangaroo Island Sip & See from Adelaide with SeaLink ferry transfers, Raptor Domain show, plus honey, eucalyptus and wine tastings.
“Friendly staff, very well organised, experienced something different like honey bees, wild birds, wine tasting, eucalyptus tree products, etc. The only regret, we don’t have much time to explore. My suggestion is: maybe try a tour with one night accommodation.”
Get from Hobart to Maria Island easily with an air-conditioned shuttle to the Triabunna ferry, plus a smooth return same day.
“Friendly prompt driver. Informative. We had an amazing day. Maria Island is spectacular. I recommend it to anyone”
Cruise from Auckland to Man O’ War on Waiheke Island for bay swimming, vineyard time, and a smooth Hauraki Gulf return.
“We had an excellent day celebrating our 52nd wedding anniversary. Everything about the day was done professionally and instructions were clear and the boat ride very comfortable and Island was amazing. Food very good and we loved the beer and wine. Would recommend this trip for an awesome day out.”
Pre-book the Waiheke Reserve direct ferry to Waiheke Island from Auckland. Fixed departure times, easy boarding, friendly crew, 40 minutes.
“We visited three Beautiful Lovely Wineries with wine tastings at each. We also stopped to have lunch at a fourth winery with no tastings and the lunch was very tasty! The views of the wineries were absolutely spectacular!”
A 10-hour ferry-and-coast day from Melbourne, with Geelong waterfront, Aboriginal culture, Queenscliff–Sorrento sailing, plus Portsea and Mornington boxes.
“The energy of the driver and the places”
Pick a coastline and find the ferry that gets you across it.
