East By West Ferries

28/12/2024

Kayak hire in Days Bay is open for summer! 🛶☀️🌊 Find Wildfinder at Days Bay in Eastbourne (you can catch the direct ferry from Wellington city with us too!) and you’ll find Kayaks & SUP’s to hire 🌊 As well as real fruit ice cream, slushies and more 🍦 Their nearby Pencarrow base has heaps of bikes for hire including e-bikes to explore the beautiful coastline 🚴 They also have a base in Kaitoke to hire bikes for the Remutaka Cycle Trail 🚵 Make the most of summer and enjoy the beautiful outdoors of the Hutt Valley with Wildfinder! 🤩☀️

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the team at East by West Ferries.

We will be running the following:
Today (24th Dec): Restricted timetable from 3pm (check Metlink for times)
Christmas Day: No services running
26th December - 5th January: Weekend timetable running each day during this period
Monday 6th January: Full weekday timetable resumes

Bookings are required for trips to Mātiu/Somes Island and spaces are filling up! For more information and to book click here:
https://eastbywest.co.nz/matiusomes

No bookings required for trips to Days Bay but we will be very busy so show up early to ensure you don't miss out.

17/12/2024

🎄Give the Gift of Adventure this Christmas!🎄

Looking for the perfect present? Treat your loved ones to a ferry trip on Wellington Harbour with East by West Ferries!

🌿 Explore
- The beauty of Days Bay — perfect for a seaside picnic or a bush walk and lunch in Eastbourne.
- The unique landscape and rich history of Mātiu/Somes Island — a must-visit gem in the heart of the harbour.

🛳️ Voucher details
- Purchase a voucher for either destination and the recipient can redeem for tickets when it suits them.
- Perfect for nature lovers, families, or anyone who loves an adventure on the water.
- Easy to purchase and share — ideal for last-minute gifting!

Head to our website to purchase:
https://eastbywest.co.nz/

25/11/2024

Please get behind the Catalytic Foundation's Shoebox appeal this year! They're working hard to help as many families as they can make this Christmas a little more special 🎁 Donate items onboard or collect a box to fill from our office.
Check out our website for more info:
https://eastbywest.co.nz/shoebox-appeal

20/11/2024

We had a special guest onboard our ferry earlier this week. Ollie The-Cockatiel is halfway through his journey across Aotearoa in an effort to raise funds for HUHANZ. We wish you all the best on the remainder of your journey! Check out Ollie's givealittle page to find out more and donate:
givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/ollie-the-cockatiels-epic-kiwi-adventure

13/11/2024

📢 Mātiu/Somes Island Reopens Friday, November 22!

We’re thrilled to announce that Mātiu/Somes Island is reopening to the public, and our booking system is now live! 🌿

Come reconnect with nature and explore the rich cultural heritage of this unique island sanctuary.
Bookings are required for all visits, with ferry departures available from both Queens Wharf and Days Bay (all Queens Wharf trips stop at Days Bay en route to the island).

Plan your visit today by heading to our website for details and to book online: 👉 eastbywest.co.nz/matiusomes

17/10/2024

City Cat returning to Queens Wharf on this beautiful evening. Thanks .uas for the shot!

26/09/2024

In Wellington for ? Head over to Days Bay on the ferry to make the most of these offers from local businesses in the Bays.

04/08/2024

We're proud to be sponsoring The Christmas Shoebox for our fourth year.
Head over to their website to see how you can get involved!

Get involved in this year's Christmas Shoebox Project with the Catalytic Foundation. Help spread joy this Christmas to families and communities all over New Zealand.

29/07/2024

Some of you may spot Ika Rere out of the water at Seaview Marina for the next week while it's going through midterm survey inspection.
We'll still be running our full timetable during this time with our two diesel ferries.

26/07/2024

Good news! Travel to and from the All Blacks game at Sky Stadium will be free for match ticket holders on Saturday 10th August.
Present your match ticket onboard when travelling from Days Bay to the City on any of our public sailings.
We will be putting on a late sailing after the game to get you home. This is also free but you need to book tickets in advance. Follow the link below to book.

Catch the ferry back to Days Bay after the All Blacks v Argentina match

10/06/2024

We're putting on a late night sailing after the Hurricanes v Chiefs semi final this Saturday 15th June. Head along and support the team!
Book here:

Catch the ferry back to Days Bay after the Hurricanes vs Chiefs match

14/05/2024

A quick video from one of our Wellington Harbour Explorer cruises last week.
Join us onboard for our 90 minute commentated harbour tour, departing Queens Wharf at 10:15am on Monday and Thursdays through winter, starting this Thursday 16 May.

06/05/2024

We're putting on a late night sailing after the Wellington Phoenix FC semi final next Saturday 18th May. Head along and support the team, or use this as an opportunity for dinner in the city and use this service to get home. Please note we do need 15 passengers to book for this service to go ahead.
Book here:

Catch the ferry back to Days Bay after the Phoenix vs. Melbourne Victory match

01/05/2024

Behind the scenes of an exciting wee shoot we did onboard Ika Rere with The Today Show on this breezy Wellington afternoon.
Thanks to the team at WellingtonNZ and Tourism New Zealand for organising.

16/04/2024

🚨New product alert 🚨

Join us on the Southern Hemisphere's first and only fully-electric passenger ferry; Ika Rere - for a zero emissions tour of Wellington Harbour.

Learn about the history of Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington as the capital city, our local maritime history and natural environment as we take you on a 90 minute cruise around the harbour.

We have two tours coming up:
Thursday 18th April, 10:15am
Thursday 2nd May, 10:15am

Departs Berth C, Queens Wharf, Wellington.
For more information and to book, click the below link or pop into our office on Queens Wharf.

https://eastbywestferries3.rezdy.com/635568/commentated-harbour-tour

15/04/2024

Due to the governments decision to withdraw funding for the aged based concessions, our fares will return to the standard fare structure from 1 May 2024. There will be no expiry on tickets purchased prior to 1st May (i.e. we will be honouring all 10-trip tickets until they have been finished).
See below link for fare information.

19/03/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Neat Places guide to Eastbourne and Days Bay, featuring some pretty awesome businesses.

And remember, fares are still free for Under 13s and discounted for Under 25s.

https://neatplaces.co.nz/stories/insiders-guide-to-eastbourne-days-bay

📷 Nick George Creative