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Introduction
Picton to Ship Cove - Water Taxi
Picton to Ship Cove - Water Taxi
Transport
Getting there/away - Picton
Te Araroa’s northern terminus in the South Island is at Ship Cove, which is accessible only by boat or by air. Picton is the gateway to Ship Cove and is a full service town with a population of around 3000.
- Ferry to/from Wellington, multiple departures daily, Interislander or Bluebridge
- Pelorus Air (http://www.pelorusair.com) Fly direct from Wellington to Port Gore, landing on a private airstrip over the hill from Ship Cove. A 20min flight with great views along the way. Contact us for more details - info@pelorusair.com Tel: 027 757 7247
- Sounds Air (https://www.soundsair.com) - regular flights between Wellington and Picton (Koromiko airport) with shuttle service to/from Picton. Great scenic flight and only 20 mins! NZ only: 0800 505 005. Tel: 03 520 3080. info@soundsair.com
- InterCity - P: 03 365 1113
- Rental Cars - multiple options available
- Private Driver Hire - P: 03 391 0500 (Paul) - can transport to/from all locations Picton-Anakiwa-Pelorus Bridge-Nelson-St Arnaud, priced on enquiry.
Ship Cove
- Cougar Line Water Taxis - The Waterfront London Quay and Wellington St, Picton (by the town wharves) - P: 03 573 7925
- Beachcomber Cruises - The Waterfront Cnr London Quay and Wellington St, Picton P: 03 573 6175 or Freephone 0800 62 45 26 - E: office@mailboat.co.nz