Source: Radio New Zealand
Interislander ferries. RNZ/ Rachel Thomas
Cook Strait ferry sailings are delayed today as rough seas and strong southerlies continue in the Cook Strait today.
MetService was forecasting three-metre swells and winds of up to 74 km/h in the Strait, but the conditions were expected to ease later in the day.
Tuesday morning’s Interislander sailings aboard the Kaitaki, from Wellington, and Kairahi, from Picton, will now depart each port at about 11.30am.
Bluebridge said the conditions were leading to longer crossing times. It said the morning and early afternoon sailings from both Picton and Wellington could be delayed by up to five hours on Tuesday.
Passengers are advised to check for updated departure times on the ferry provider’s sites.
Wellington Harbour’s East By West ferry – between Queens Wharf and Days Bay – was also running a restricted timetable due to the conditions.
Ferry sailings were also delayed or cancelled on Monday.
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