Hokianga Ferry Services
Fullers GreatSights operates the Hokianga vehicle ferry between Rawene and Kohukohu. The short crossing on the Kohu Ra Tuarua ferry links the two sides of the remote Hokianga Harbour on Northland's west coast. View Bay of Islands ferry information.
COVID-19 UPDATE: With the move to Level 2, the team on board will be collecting fares again from Monday 18 May as requested by the NZTA. We ask that passengers maintain Level 2 social distancing guidelines. The seating areas in the indoor cabin area have been marked to help with this, however where possible please remain in your vehicle while on board. Contactless card payment has been introduced on board and the team are following recommended cleaning guidelines.
Vehicle Ferry Timetable
OPERATION
The ferry service operates seven days a week, with departure times shown below. Please note at peak times the ferry may change to “shuttle” mode. During these times the timetable may be suspended and sailings will be more frequent.
For the latest information on any service disruptions or delays, please visit our Hokianga Ferry Services Facebook page.
PAYMENT
You can buy tickets on board the ferry. Pay in cash or use the on-board ATM machine which accepts EFTPOS cards and VISA or MASTERCARD credit cards.
Please contact us for information on concessions, heavy vehicles or any other queries.
PRICES (ONE-WAY)
Light Vehicles
$20.00
Heavy Vehicles*
$40.00
Passengers
$2.00
Crossing Time
15 mins
*Heavy Vehicles are classified at over 2500kg gross tare weight and maximum of two axles. This applies to campervans of 4 berth and larger.
ENQUIRIES
Phone
Hokianga Ferry Timetable
| RAWENE (SOUTH TERMINAL) | NARROWS (NORTH TERMINAL) |
|---|---|
| 7:00am Earlybird departure (weekdays only, excluding public holidays) |
7:15am Earlybird departure (weekdays only, excluding public holidays) |
| 7:30am |
7:45am |
| 8:15am |
8:30am |
| 8:45am |
9:00am |
| 9:30am - 7:30pm Departures on the half hour |
10:00am - 8:00pm Departures on the hour |
Map
Rawene Ferry Terminal
End of Parnell Rd, Rawene 0473
Narrows Ferry Terminal
West Coast Road, Kohukohu
The Hokianga vehicle ferry is operated by Fullers GreatSights on behalf of the Far North District Council, with support from the New Zealand Transport Agency.
