All aboard! Free Wynyard Quarter Red Boats Ferry now running seven days a week

After very successful trials of the Red Boats ferry service as an alternative means to get to from the City Centre to Wynyard Quarter or North Wharf, Eke Panuku has confirmed the Red Boats ferry service is now operating seven days a week.

Commuters and visitors can catch a Red Boats ferry for the short trip across the Viaduct Harbour from 7am until 9pm Sundays through Wednesdays, and until 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Running between Te Wero Island (outside the New Zealand Maritime Museum) and Karanga Plaza (outside the Viaduct Events Centre) the service provides a frequent and fast travel option while the Te Wero Wynyard Crossing Bridge is undergoing essential repairs before it returns to service in December.

Able to carry between 6,500 and 7,500 passengers each day, the Red Boats ferry is a fun way to make the trip across the Viaduct Harbour.  At busy times and where needed for special events, an additional boat will be added.

While the ferry unfortunately cannot accommodate bikes or e-scooters, wheelchairs are very welcome and staff are on hand to assist, if needed.

Wynyard Quarter remains open and easily accessible with fun family activities and events, and great hospitality offerings.  As week as the Red Boats, there are plenty of alternative ways to get there.  For detailed information on other available options, including driving and parking, taking the bus, or cycling, scooting or walking to the area, please visit the Wynyard Quarter website.