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Interislander
The 92 km journey between Wellington and Picton takes only 3 hours with the Interislander and has been described as "one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world". Interislander operates 3 vessels, including the fast ferry Lynx.

Bluebridge
The Bluebridge ferry is owned by Strait Shipping, a 100% New Zealand owned and managed shipping business that has operated a Cook Strait ferry service since 1992.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand operates an extensive air service to Blenheim's Marlborough Airport with direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Sound Air
Locally owned and operated, Sounds Air is based at Picton Airport. Sounds Air links the North and South Islands of New Zealand between Wellington, Picton and Kaikoura.

Air2There
With terminals at Paraparaumu Beach Airport and Marlborough Airport, Air2There is a regional air service for central New Zealand.

TranzScenic Railway
New Zealand's only passenger rail company combines world famous scenic train journeys with quality facilities and comfort.

InterCity Coach
InterCity Group (NZ) Limited is a privately owned passenger transport and tourism company that operates New Zealand's largest coach transportation network.

Atomic Shuttles
Based in New Zealand's South Island, Atomic Shuttles operate two daily return services from Christchurch to Picton and Blenheim, and one daily return service  from Greymouth through Nelson to Picton and Blenheim.

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PELORUS JACK
Pelorus Jack was a Risso's dolphin famous for accompanying steamers in Cook Strait. First seen in 1888 when he appeared in front of the schooner Brindle as it approached French Pass, Jack escorted the ships that travelled outside Admiralty Bay and Pelorus Sound into Cook Strait. The dolphin was reputed to guide ships through the perilous French Pass. The area is dangerous to ships, but no shipwrecks occurred when Jack was present.

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