walking . is . overrated

Having had a very pleasant, and surprisingly successful journey on the Interislander ferry myself early last year, I was intrigued as to what the folks over at NZ On Wheels had to say about it all. Thankfully, our individual trips seem to have at least one thing in common - the overriding enjoyment factor! It really is a stunning voyage, and a must for anyone travelling New Zealand’s stunning coastline. The picture on the left is taken from NZ On Wheels’ review, and isn’t one of those mocked-up tourist images, this is the real deal. Read on for snippets of their review, or head on over to their site to read the whole thing!

The trip was fantastic. We sat on the back deck for the whole 3½ hours and watched the Marlborough Sounds disappear into Cook Straight at dusk. It got a bit chilly but is by far the best way to experience the journey in fine weather.

You can grab a bite in the cafe (which surprised us by having nice food!), read the paper (beware of seasickness if you’re not watching the horizon) or chill out at one of the bars. They have made a huge effort to make the ship wheelchair accessible.

The lifts are roomy, doorways are wide and they have built ramps over most of the steps so it is super easy to get around the ship.

There is one wheelchair friendly toilet in the middle of the ship. Info about the other ships can be found on their FAQ web page located here.