Mapua Ferry
A unique experience and an essential link on the Great Taste Trail
Taking you from the peace and quiet of Rabbit Island to the vibrant collection of eateries, attractions and stores of Mapua Wharf, you can’t miss out on the Mapua Ferry.
The Mapua ferry is a highlight of some of our most popular tours, including The Loop, Nelson to Mapua, and many others.
Mapua Ferry Information
Timetable
Summer Timetable
24th September 2023 - 7th April 2024
Operates Daily
| From Mapua | From Rabbit Island |
|---|---|
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am |
| 11:00 am | 11:10 am |
| 12:00 pm | 12:10 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:10 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 2:10 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 3:10 pm |
| 4:00 pm | 4:10 am |
| 5:00 pm | 5:10 am |
Winter Timetable
7th May 2024 - 29 September 2024
Weekends, School & Public Holidays ONLY
| From Mapua | From Rabbit Island |
|---|---|
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am |
| 11:00 am | 11:10 am |
| 12:00 pm | 12:10 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:10 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 2:10 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 3:10 pm |
| 4:00 pm | 4:10 am |
Prices
Eftpos is available on the ferry
$12.00 Adult - one way
$15.00 Adult - return trip
$5.00 Child under 12 - one way
$8.00 Child under 12 - return trip
$10.00 Student - one way
$12.00 Student - return trip
$10.00 Senior Citizen/Grey Power - one way
$12.00 Senior Citizen/Grey Power return trip
$30.00 Family - one way
$35.00 Family - return trip
$20.00 One Adult plus two children - one way
$25.00 One Adult plus two children - return
ANNUAL PASS
$80.00 Adult six months
$100.00 Adult twelve months
$140.00 Family - six months
$200.00 Family - twelve months
Child: Aged 12 and under.
Family: Two Adults and up to three children.
$12.00 Adult - one way
$15.00 Adult - return trip
$5.00 Child under 12 - one way
$8.00 Child under 12 - return trip
$10.00 Student - one way
$12.00 Student - return trip
$10.00 Senior Citizen/Grey Power - one way
$12.00 Senior Citizen/Grey Power return trip
$30.00 Family - one way
$35.00 Family - return trip
$20.00 One Adult plus two children - one way
$25.00 One Adult plus two children - return
ANNUAL PASS
$80.00 Adult six months
$100.00 Adult twelve months
$140.00 Family - six months
$200.00 Family - twelve months
Child: Aged 12 and under.
Family: Two Adults and up to three children.