Planning a school trip? East by West Ferries offers exciting and educational options for primary, secondary, and tertiary groups! Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Days Bay, explore Wellington Harbour with a commentated tour on Ika Rere, or customise your own adventure. Contact us to book your group and create unforgettable memories.
Queens Wharf – Days Bay trips
Education groups (including primary, secondary and tertiary) rate: $8pp each way.
Queens Wharf is a vibrant area full of interesting things to do and see, including waterfront cafes and restaurants, the Museum of Wellington, Fergs Rock and Kayak and much more! Also Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, the most vibrant and interesting museum in the Southern Hemisphere, is just a stroll away around the waterfront past Frank Kitts park.
Days Bay and Eastbourne Village are attractive seaside townships served by restaurants, shops and art galleries. Known as “Wellingtons Playground by the sea” for their bush walks, stunning beaches, kayak and bike hire, spend the day exploring the area.
Travel to Days Bay or Queens Wharf on our public sailings and enjoy the beaches and bushwalks the area has to offer. More information can be found on the links below:
Eastbourne and Days Bay tourist information
Hire bikes and kayaks through Wildfinder
Groups of more than 40 people may need to travel on a chartered sailing. Contact us to enquire about times.
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary School groups travel at Child prices (including educators and parents).
Commentated Harbour Tour for schools
Education groups (including primary and secondary) rate: $20pp.
The below information is for school groups. For general information about Commentated Harbour tours click here.
Choose between a 60 or 90 minute tour option (no difference in price).
Listen to a combination of pre-recorded and live commentary as you cruise around Wellington Harbour on our electric ferry, Ika Rere.
Topics covered include Wellington, predator free initiatives, the wahine disaster, Mātiu/Somes Island, earthquakes, wharves, waterfront development and ferries. There is also time for your teachers to jump on the PA and cover any other topics relevant to your students.
Queens Wharf departure time can be anytime weekdays between 10:30am – 11am or 12:30pm – 2pm. Get in touch for Days Bay options.
Minimum 25, maximum 55 people.
Contact us here to enquire.
Discover Mātiu/Somes Island
Education groups (including primary, secondary and tertiary) rate: $17pp return
The below information is for education groups travelling to the island. For general information about Mātiu/Somes Island, click here.
Smaller school groups can to travel on our regular public sailings, while larger groups will be accommodated on a chartered sailing.
Please note: There are no food or drink facilities on the island, so make sure to bring everything you need.
Contact us for more information and to book.
Bus parking
- Queens Wharf Bus Park − western side of TSB Bank Arena
- WCC Parking information
