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Opua–Okiato vehicle ferry
Opua, Northland
A short car ferry that is the quickest way to Russell, with harbour views.
- Price
- Paid per vehicle; check current fares
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 15 min
Skip the long drive and take the vehicle ferry across the Veronica Channel. It runs frequently and costs a fraction of a cruise. You get a good look at the Bay of Islands on the way.
Good to know
- Boats run roughly every 10 minutes
- Pay on board
- Best time
- Anytime
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed to the ferry ramp
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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