What is the cheapest way to travel from North to South island in New Zealand?

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After some search I found the following fare for sail crossing:

  • Wellington to Picton Thursday, 22nd January 2015 - 2 Adults
  • Picton to Wellington Sunday, 8th February 2015 - 2 Adults

With a van

  • NZ$273 each way → NZ$550 roundtrip for 2
  • add NZ$50/trip/2 pers. for flexibility → NZ$650

Without a vehicule

  • NZ$130 each way → NZ$260 roundtrip for 2
  • add NZ$20/trip for flexibility → NZ$650

Question

Do you know a cheaper way to cross ? (flight maybe?)

Date are flexible as we travel from mid-january to mid-february same for from/to destination.






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What is the cheapest way to travel around New Zealand?

An easier and budget friendly option to travel around in New Zealand is the public transport. Buses although are the main form of public transport in New Zealand, there are also trains and ferries. For travel between the islands, hop on a ferry.

How do you travel between the north and south islands of New Zealand?

Travelling between the North and South Islands of New Zealand means crossing the Cook Strait. The only way to do this with a vehicle is by taking a ferry with either the Interislander or Bluebridge which both arrive and depart from Picton and Wellington.

How long is the ferry trip from North to South Island NZ?

New Zealand's most famous and beautiful ferry route is between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island. The journey between the two islands is commonly referred to as 'crossing the Cook Strait'. The sailing time is around 3.5 hours (weather dependent).

What is the best way to see New Zealand?

Driving is by far the easiest way to see New Zealand. City hopping by public transport is excellent in some countries (and New Zealand does have plenty of buses) but driving allows you to truly get off the beaten track and explore at your own pace.



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