Bay of Islands vehicle ferry
The Ōpua to Ōkiato vehicle ferry service operates as a shuttle – two ferries operating in tandem throughout the day. Ōpua is a 7 minutes drive from Paihia. Ōkiato is a 10 minute drive to Russell.
Vehicle ferries are suitable for all vehicles including trucks, buses and campervans. Please note low tides may dictate travel time for extra-large vehicles, including oversize truck and trailer units, buses and overweight vehicles. Please contact Northland Ferries to confirm your requirements.
When boarding the ferry, please stay in the ferry lane and move forward as space allows. Please follow the instructions of the crew. The speed limit on the ferry is 5km/hr. A dangerous goods declaration is required for all commercial vehicles.
Ōpua to Ōkiato | Ōkiato to Ōpua |
| Departs every 10 minutes (approx) between: | Departs every 10 minutes (approx) between: |
| 6.10am – First ferry | 6am – First ferry |
| 10pm – Last ferry | 9.50pm – Last ferry |
Pricing
You can buy vehicle ferry tickets on board or at the Ōpua General Store. EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard and American Express are available on board. There is no additional charge for passengers travelling in the vehicle.
Vehicle fares
| Car/Ute (less than 6 metres) | $18 (one way) |
| Motorcycle | $8.50 (one way) |
Foot passenger fares
| Adult | $2.00 (one way) |
| Child (5 - 14 years) | $1.00 (one way) |
| Child (0 - 4 years) | Free |
Large vehicle prices
For more information on pricing for larger vehicles, Northland Ferries lists all pricing here.