Wellington Harbour Ferry
In response to increased demand for carrying bikes on certain sailings, East by West now require bikes to be booked in for ferry trips between Queens Wharf and days Bay. Book online here.(external link)
The Wellington Harbour Ferry runs commuter services between Queens Wharf and Days Bay, with some trips continuing to Mātiu/Somes Island.
Queens Wharf - Days Bay
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased from the East By West ticket office on Queens Wharf or onboard the ferry. 10-trip tickets need to be purchased from the office or online.
Please use your preferred contactless payment method or EFTPOS. Snapper cards and cash are not accepted.
| Ticket type | Adult | Child | Accessible | Tertiary | Connect |
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| One-way | $17.00 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $17.00 | $8.50 |
| 10-trip | $110.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $83.00 | $55.00 |
Concessions for trips between Days Bay and Queens Wharf
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Children under 5 travel for free.
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SuperGold card holders travel free during off-peak hours but still need to collect a ticket from the ticket office if it is open or from the on-board staff.
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Connect tickets are for passengers with either an accessible concession or a Community Services card.
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Tertiary 10-trip ticket fare has a 25% discount for passengers entitled to Metlink Tertiary Concession.
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10-trip tickets cannot be used for more than two people at a time.
Please use your preferred contactless payment method or EFTPOS. You cannot pay using Snapper or cash
There is no wheelchair access on the ferry.
Bikes and dogs on leads are permitted but must remain on the upper deck.
If you require support for your journey, phone East By West on 04 499 1282 or email info@eastbywest.co.nz.
Free bookings are now required for selected sailings. You will get priority boarding when you book.
If you haven’t booked, you may still be able to bring your bike if space allows.
Bookings are required between 10am – 3pm on weekdays, and all day on weekends. Outside of these hours, you can bring a bike without booking.
Address
Meridian Building (Roadside)(external link)
55 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Queens Wharf, Wellington
Opening hours:
9am - 3pm daily for ticket sales.
Mātiu/Somes Island Day Trips
Bookings
Trips to Mātiu/Somes Island require bookings prior to boarding, including SuperGold card holders.
You can buy tickets from the office located at Queens Wharf or via the East by West website.
All tickets are for a return ferry trip. The ferry departs from Queens Wharf, stops at Days Bay to pick up passengers, then continues to the island. Visitors have 2 hours on Mātiu/Somes Island before the ferry returns to Queens Wharf via Days Bay.
Address
Meridian Building (Roadside)(external link)
55 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Queens Wharf, Wellington
Opening hours:
9am - 3pm daily for ticket sales.
| Ticket type | Adult | Child | Accessible | Tertiary | Connect | Supergold |
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| Return | $42.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | N/A | $24.00 | $6.00 |
About Mātiu/Some Island
Mātiu/Somes Island is a scientific and historic reserve administered by the Kaitiaki Board and managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC).
- Pets and Bicycles are not permitted on the island (pushchairs are allowed)
- Visitor numbers are limited to protect the island's special species and plants.
- You will go through a bio-security check on board.
- Children under 5 travel free.
Last published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:26 pm