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Bike Ferry across Otago Harbour

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If you're cycling Te Aka Otakou/the Otago Harbour Cycleway, be transported by Ferry between Port Chalmers and Portobello.

If you're cycling Te Aka Otakou/the Otago Harbour Cycleway, be transported by Ferry between Port Chalmers and Portobello.

Highlights

  • Bike-Friendly Travel – Take your bike with ease across the harbour, avoiding steep hills and busy roads.
  • Scenic Harbour Crossing – Enjoy stunning views of Otago Harbour and surrounding wildlife.
  • Wildlife Spotting – Keep an eye out for seals, seabirds, and even dolphins along the way.
  • Fast & Convenient – A quick, direct link between Port Chalmers and Portobello.

Swap the hills and traffic for a relaxed harbour crossing with Otago Water Taxi’s Bike Ferry, the easiest and most scenic way to travel between Port Chalmers and Portobello. This dedicated ferry service takes you, and your bike if you’re riding, across Otago Harbour in comfort while you soak up panoramic views of the surrounding coastline.

Keep your camera handy as you glide over the water – seals, seabirds, and even dolphins are often spotted playing in the harbour. The journey is quick, eco-friendly, and far more enjoyable than the long road ride around, giving cyclists and walkers a convenient shortcut right into the heart of the Otago Peninsula.

Whether you’re exploring the historic charm of Port Chalmers, or heading for a ride through the coastal beauty of Portobello and beyond, the Bike Ferry is the perfect link between two of Dunedin’s most picturesque harbourside communities.

Adult $25.00
Child $20.00 (5 - 14 years old)

What's included

  • One Way Crossing for you and an e-bike

Duration

  • Allow approximately 15 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Beach Street
  • Port Chalmers
  • Dunedin 9023
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • There are two departure points for the ferry. Make sure when booking you choose the right one.

    From Port Chalmers to Portobello - departure point isBack Beach Port Chalmers, Peninsula Beach Road 40, 9023 Port Chalmers, NZ

    9.40am

    10.30am

    12.25pm

    2.30pm

    4.10pm



    From Portobello to Port Chalmers - departure point is837 Portobello Road Portobello 9014

    10.10am

    12.45pm

    3.00pm

    4.30pm

Available Bookings from 11 Oct to 24 Oct 2025

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