THE BLUE FERRY Call
The Blue Ferry, a blue and white passenger ferry, crossing calm water in the Bay of Islands with moored boats and green hills behind.

THE BLUE
FERRY

Paihia – Russell Locally owned and operated

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Departs Paihia –
Departs Russell –

Pricing and Timetable

Departs RussellDeparts Paihia
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    Wharves

    Paihia Wharf

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    Russell Wharf

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    Explore Russell

    Russell offers an abundance of historical sites to explore, showcasing its rich heritage. Visitors can also enjoy its numerous stunning beaches and a selection of eateries. The town exudes a tranquil and laid-back atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The Ferry from Paihia is a short 15 to 20 minute crossing, and well worth the journey.

    Pompallier House, a white two-storey building with a grey shingle roof, behind a garden of red, orange and purple flowers.

    Pompallier House

    Christ Church, a small white weatherboard church with a bell tower, among old headstones on a green lawn under a blue sky.

    Christ Church

    Long Beach, a curved sandy beach with blue-green water, a bush-covered headland and a grassy foreshore.

    Long Beach / Oneroa Bay

    The ferry's white upper deck under its canopy, looking across the bay to the sun setting over the hills.

    Contact Details

    Phone021 115 1142 Emailtheblueferry@outlook.com