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Opua Ferry

On the odd occasion when we want to visit Russell we have to get on the Opua Car Ferry to take us there. There are 2 ferries which go back and forth as it is usually very busy.



The prices are $1 for someone walking on, $5.90 for motorbikes, $13.50 for cars/utes, $21 for a 6-8 ft vehicle, $31.50 for a 8-10m vehicle, $60 for a 10m plus vehicle, 2 berth campervan is $13.50, 4 berth motorhome $31.50

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Bill said…
What a great service. The prices cover everyone and their mode of transportation.
16 April 2022 at 07:17
William Kendall said…
There are stretches up river from my city where ferries are the way across instead of a bridge.
16 April 2022 at 09:04
Tom said…
...we don't have ferries here, but when I've visited Oregon, they have a number of them that cross rivers!
16 April 2022 at 09:29
James said…
Nice pictures. There's a car ferry not far from me. The ride is short but enjoyable. It costs slightly more for pedestrians than your ferry but cars and motorcycles are much less expensive.



16 April 2022 at 11:14
At Home In New Zealand said…
I loved taking my little car on the ferry across to Russell and was surprised at how quickly the trip was made. It was fun! :)
16 April 2022 at 16:11
magiceye said…
Saves time and fuel I presume.
16 April 2022 at 16:52
local alien said…
If you're walking on it's a bargain! A bit expensive for a car.Do you come back via ferry too? How long is the trip. Our little carry ferry is 1 euro for pedestrians and 6 for a small car but the trip is only a little over 5 minutes.
It's a lovely ride, like yours must be. Lovely on a sunny day to stand up above the cars and watch the scenery pass by
16 April 2022 at 18:41
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
That's a small ferry but it seems like it suits the purposes.
17 April 2022 at 02:07
Sharon said…
Makes me think of when I was in Italy on Lake Como. We took the ferry several times a day but only on foot.
17 April 2022 at 02:53
Betty J. Crow said…
$1 for walking on is a great deal. I rarely ever get to see a ferry. I remember riding on one in our car back when I was a child. Nice post!
17 April 2022 at 03:48
Margaret Birding For Pleasure said…
There is a ferry like that on Strangford Lough although a little larger than that one.
20 April 2022 at 17:43
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