Bay of Islands passenger ferry
Northland Ferries operates regular and reliable connections for the local community and visitors to the region.
The crossing takes 15 minutes.
Paihia to Russell | Russell to Paihia |
| 7.20am | 7.00am |
| 8.30am | 7.45am |
| 9.30am to 9:30pm – departures are on the half hour | 9am to 9pm – departures are on the hour |
| 10.30pm – the last sailing from Sept to May | 10.00pm - the last sailing from Sept to May |
Drop-offs at Waitangi are available on request (10am and 3pm sailings from Russell only).
Pricing
Ferry tickets are available from the isite, booking office, or on board using EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Pre-booked tickets are valid for 7 days from the date of travel selected. Tickets are non-refundable unless for operational reasons.
Passenger fares | Cost |
| Adult | $17 (return) |
| Child (5-14 years) | $9 (return) |
| Child (0-4 years) | Free |
| Family (2 Adults and 3 Children) | $38 (return) |
| Bicycles | $5 |