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Types of vehicles

Our vehicle decks are rather large so height restrictions aren't really an issue with any of the vehicle types below. We ask that you simply provide us with the correct length information so we can allow sufficient space.

If your vehicle type is not listed below please contact our customer services team for a quote.

0800 844 844

Any vehicle over 3.5T – Please book through Freight – Email: freight@straitnz.co.nz

Car

Less than 5.5m

Covers, but is not limited to the following vehicle types: sedan, hatch-back, coupe, sports car/convertible, people-mover, station wagon, SUV or an off-roader, classic car, 4x4.


Car - longer than 5.5m

Covers, but is not limited to the following vehicle types: sedan, coupe, sports car/convertible, people-mover, station wagon, SUV or an off-roader, limousine, classic car, 4x4.

Ute

Less than 5.5m
Covers, but is not limited to the following: flat deck, extended cab and double cab utility vehicles, 4x4.


Longer than 5.5m
Covers, but is not limited to the following: flat deck, extended cab and double cab utility vehicles, 4x4.

Van
Less than 5.5m

Covers, but is not limited to the following: both semi-bonnet/front-wheels forward and forward control/cab forward vans.

Longer than 5.5m

Covers, but is not limited to the following: both semi-bonnet/front-wheels forward and forward control/cab forward vans, long wheel base.

Campervan

Campervans are generally no larger than a standard van with sleeping accommodation, and sometimes contain a limited toilet or kitchen facilities.

Motorhome

This category of vehicle typically has a double or queen bed in the rear or above the drivers cab, living area behind the driver's seat, and a toilet and kitchen area in the middle.

5th Wheeler

Includes travel trailers that can only be towed by a truck/ute, as the trailer sits on a hitch in the truck bed. Please enter the total length of your ute +travel trailer as it measures when it is hitched.

Bus

Includes passenger buses, house buses, motorhomes shaped like a bus or motorhomes built on a "cutaway van" chassis.

Motorbike

Covers motorcycles with 2 wheels and mopeds. Please note, we class power-assisted pedal cycles as bicycles which can be added as an extra later on in the booking process.

Trike or sidecar

Covers motorbikes with one wheel at the front and two wheels at the rear and motorbikes with two wheels at the front and one wheel at the rear. This category also covers motorbikes with sidecars i.e. a car, box or other receptacle attached to the side of a motorcycle which is supported by a wheel.

Light truck < 2.5T

Min Lenght 3m - Max Length 8m


This includes trucks under 2.5T- Tonnes, and under 8m in length. Anything over this weight should be booked on the Light truck 2.5-3.5T category

Light Truck 2.5 - 3.5T

Min Lenght 3m - Max Length 8m


This includes trucks between 2.5 and 3.5T- Tonnes, and up to 8m in length. Anything over this weight or length restriction needs to be booked via our freight booking office.

Equestrian Vehicle/Motorhome

Min Lenght 3m - Max Length 12.5m


Equestrian vehicles carrying horses can only travel under 2.5m swells. If the swell height exceeds this, you won't be able to travel on that sailing. Hay and/or straw is considered a dangerous good and cannot travel with this booking. Min Lenght 3m - Max Length 12.5m 

 

Equestrian Trailer

Min Lenght 3m - Max Length 16m


Equestrian towed trailers/floats carrying horses. Please ensure the correct length is booked, including hitch, so enough space is allocated for your booking. Equestrian towed trailers/floats carrying horses can only travel under 2.5m swells. If the swell height exceeds this, you won’t be able to travel on that sailing. Hay and/or straw is considered a dangerous good and cannot travel with this booking.

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Types of towing

Our vehicle decks are rather large so height restrictions aren't really an issue with any of the vehicle types below. We ask that you simply provide us with the correct length information so we can allow sufficient space.

Please note if you are travelling with livestock you will need to book via our freight office by calling 0800 162 322 or emailing freight@strait.co.nz

Towed Car

Covers, but is not limited to the following vehicle types: sedan, hatch-back, coupe, sports car/convertible, people-mover, station wagon, SUV or an off-roader, classic car, 4x4.

Caravan

A vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car.

Trailer

A trailer connected to any vehicle including a motorbike. Trailers under 2m in length are charged as 2m.

Boat

A trailer designed to launch, retrieve and carry boats.

Go Bluebridge for the best value Cook Strait ferry fares

When Bluebridge’s first ship, the MV Santa Regina, set sail on her maiden voyage across Cook Strait in early 2002, NZMCA members were there among the very first passengers – and you’ve been with us ever since. For more than 15 years, we’ve ferried motorhomes, caravans, 5th wheelers and the intrepid Kiwis who drive them from downtown Wellington to Picton (and back) 50 times a week.

Get the lowest, most flexible fares

NZMCA

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Save heaps on Bluebridge

The first to offer NZMCA travellers the best possible fare – in fact we offer members the best value fares across Cook Strait full stop - we’re also the only ferry offering Airpoints Dollars™. 

We offer full flexibility on all our NZMCA fares. If your plans change, you can change your crossing for free right up until one hour before your sailing. And you can change it as many times as you like up to 12 months from your original travel date.

You'll love our warm Kiwi hospitality and enjoy free movies and WiFi, comfortable seating and a delicious menu of fresh locally sourced food, wine and coffee. Or for an extra level of comfort, try one of our private ensuite cabins. We offer a choice of single, double, twin and family cabins complete with linen. Perfect if you want to get some rest before you head off on the next leg of your adventure. We even have an overnight sleeper service on week days from Wellington to Picton so you can sleep while we sail

Simply use promo code MOVANNERS and enter your membership details when you book online or call our friendly, local customer service team on 0800 844 844 Show our team your NZMCA membership card when you check-in. If not presented, retail flexi fares will be charged.

Off Peak rates apply for travel from 1 February to 14 December. Peak rates will apply for travel from 15 December to 31 January.

Terms and conditions:

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  • NZMCA discounted fares include GST and are current as at 1 September 2024. Applicable for all new and amended bookings for travel until 14 December 2025

  • Bluebridge reserves the right to conduct regular reviews of the rates and fare terms and conditions. NZMCA will be notified of any changes and the changes will apply to any new or amended bookings made after the date of notification.

  • These discounted fares apply to bookings made directly with Bluebridge, through the passenger website www.bluebridge.co.nz, via the Bluebridge Passenger Contact Centre, or at the Bluebridge Passenger Terminals. It is not applicable to STRAITNZ Bluebridge freight bookings or bookings made by third parties (affiliated Bluebridge resellers).

  • Standard Flexi Fare conditions apply. Bookings can be amended and/or cancelled right up until 1 hour prior to sailing without any fees or penalties. All other fare and standard Bluebridge Terms and Conditions apply.

  • Discounted member Fares are eligible for bookings that include a minimum of one NZMCA member, a maximum of six passengers per booking, travelling on the same journey, accompanied by the member.

  • NZMCA discounted vehicle pricing is applicable on member vehicles (including towed vehicles) only. The member must be driving their member vehicle.

  • Members must present their NZMCA membership ID card when they check-in as proof of entitlement. If not presented, the standard public retail fares will apply.

  • These special fares are intended for personal leisure travel only, and cannot be accessed by commercial establishments for business purposes. If identified. The standard public retail fares will apply, with the difference in fare payable before sailing.

  • To access the discounted member Fares, the promo code MOVANNERS must be used at the time of booking and cannot be retrospectively added to an existing booking.

  • These special fares are valid for personal equestrian bookings. They are not valid when transporting any other livestock, for these bookings please email freight.wellington@straitnz.co.nz or call 0800 162 322 for a quote.

  • These special fares are valid for truck bookings up to 8m in length, and up to 3.5 Tonne. For truck bookings over 8m in length, or over 3.5 Tonne, please email freight.wellington@straitnz.co.nz or call 0800 162 322 for a quote.

  • Discounted pricing applies to Fares only. Optional extras, such as cabins, excess baggage and food, are charged at standard retail prices.

  • The discounted fares are not available in conjunction with any other offer.

  • Fares are always subject to availability at the time of booking.

  • Payment must be made when booking via the following payment methods; Poli (bank transfer), debit/credit card and/or Afterpay.

Bluebridge partners with Airpoints

Airpoints

Bluebridge is Air New Zealand’s first and only Airpoints ferry partner. NZMCA members can earn Airpoints Dollars every time you sail the Strait with us.

Simply enter your Airpoints number in the field provided and make sure your booking name matches your Airpoints account name. If you’re calling our customer service team, give them your Airpoints and account name and they'll add it to your booking. Or if you have a 'My Bluebridge' profile, you can log in, enter your Airpoints number in the field provided and your Airpoints number will be added for all future bookings.

You'll earn one Airpoints Dollars for every $75 spent on a ferry booking and your Airpoints will be credited once the sailing is completed.

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