Interislander

The road trip didn't stop at the water's edge. 🚢

We were delighted to welcome Gary Barlow and Jason Manford on board Interislander as part of Gary Barlow's Food & W**e Tour: New Zealand. With their campervan on board, they crossed Cook Strait / Moana o Raukawakawa from Picton / Waitohi to Wellington / Whanganui-a-Tara, taking in the spectacular scenery of Marlborough Sounds / Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka along the way.

Interislander features in episode five of the series, giving viewers a glimpse of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's great journeys.

The series is now airing on ITV and ITVX in the UK. Gary Barlow's Food & W**e Tour: New Zealand™ and ©Rock Oyster Media Productions Limited, 2026. All rights reserved.

🌿 September marks the start of the Te Araroa season, as walkers set off on the epic journey from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

Whether you're taking on the full trail or exploring a section closer to home, now is the perfect time to start planning. Discover the dramatic Escarpment Track, soak up the beauty of the Queen Charlotte Track, and use Interislander to connect your North and South Island adventures.

🚢🥾 Explore more of Aotearoa this walking season.

🏃‍♀️ Ready to take on Marina 2 Marina?

Join hundreds of runners and walkers in Picton / Waitohi on 3 October 2026 and enjoy some of the best waterfront views in Marlborough Sounds / Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka. With four course options, there's something for everyone, from the 24km Link to the 2km Kids Dash.

As an event participant, you'll receive 20% off Interislander foot passenger fares when travelling between 30 September and 6 October 2026.

Book your race and travel today.

🔗 https://www.interislander.co.nz/about/partnerships-and-sponsorships/marina2marina

Kaitaki is one step closer to home following a successful dry dock.
Here's a beautiful view from the deck as she passed through the Flores Sea and continues her journey back to New Zealand. 🚢

The Ferry Tale burger has entered the chat.

We heard Wellington On a Plate's theme was Word of Mouth... so we made a burger worth talking about.

🍔 Serious size. Quality local ingredients. Just $15
📍 Available onboard from 3 August
📍 Railway Station pop-ups every Thursday and Friday in August (11am - 2pm)
📍 Special Saturday pop-up details coming soon
⏳ Limited time only

Bring your mates, work crew or whānau and get amongst it! Not designed for tiny appetites.

The vision of Arapaoa Kiwi Trust is simple and inspiring: to welcome kiwi back to Arapaoa Island in the Marlborough Sounds/Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka within the next two to three years.

To make this possible, the team continues its work to remove stoats and feral cats, helping restore and protect the habitat kiwi need to thrive.

So far, the project has achieved some incredible milestones:
✅1,200 traps and 60 monitoring cameras are now in place across the island
✅Another 150 traps will be added from September to strengthen the network
✅More than 450 stoats have been removed
✅Contract trappers completed over 915 hours of work last year
✅A dedicated team of volunteers continues to support monitoring, website maintenance and day-to-day operations

Arapaoa Island is the second-largest island in the Marlborough Sounds, stretching 28km from end to end across 7,500 hectares of stunning natural landscape.

As the project enters its fifth year, Arapaoa Kiwi Trust has successfully achieved every operational goal to date and is one step closer to hearing kiwi calls on the island once again.

💚 We're proud to support this incredible conservation journey and the people helping bring kiwi home.

Matariki is a time for whānau, reflection, and gratitude, values that feel right at home on board. As the stars rise this winter, we're taking a moment to acknowledge the journeys behind us, those still ahead, and the connections that bring us together across the moana.

Mānawatia a Matariki. Matariki Herenga Waka – for everyone.

Freedom of the ferries celebrates the swimmers who take on Cook Strait / Moana o Raukawakawa.

One of the toughest swims on the planet!
🌊 wild waters
💪 serious grit
🔥 a real test of your limits

Complete the crossing and you’ll earn lifetime free ferry travel with Interislander. A small thank you for an extraordinary achievement and a lifelong connection across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Swum Cook Strait? Apply for your lifetime of free ferry travel at [email protected]

No plans this weekend? We’ve got you. Set sail with us and experience a little adventure, a little escape, and a whole lot of magic.🐬

Book here 👉 https://www.interislander.co.nz/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=kings_bday&utm_content=kings_bday_meta