Story: Ferries

More links and websites

• Cook Strait rail ferries

  The history of the Cook Strait ferries, on the NZ History website.

• Lyttelton–Wellington ferries

  More about ferries from NZ History.

• Hatrick riverboats

  The history of riverboats on the Whanganui River, and the legacy of Alexander Hatrick.

• New Zealand National Maritime Museum

  The museum’s site has information on New Zealand’s maritime heritage, with an index of vessels, passenger lists and other historical details.

• New Zealand Ship & Marine Society

  This society comprises people with an interest in ships and maritime activities. The website features historical information on New Zealand shipping companies and the interisland ferries.

More suggestions and sources

• Balderston, David. The harbour ferries of Auckland. Wellington: Grantham House, 1986.
• Balderston, David. The Waiheke ferries of Auckland. Wellington: Grantham House, 1991.
• Johnson, David. New Zealand’s maritime heritage. Auckland: Collins in association with David Bateman, 1987.
• McLean, Gavin. Captain’s log: New Zealand’s maritime history. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett, 2001.
• Tyrrell, A. R. River punts and ferries of southern New Zealand. Dunedin: Otago Heritage Books, 1996.