CentrePort is delivering the marine infrastructure needed to support the next generation of Cook Strait rail ferries for KiwiRail at Kaiwharawhara. This is a critical part of the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme.
Working alongside Ferry Holdings Limited (FHL), KiwiRail, our role focuses on ensuring Wellington’s port is ready for new rail-enabled ferries due to arrive and enter service in 2029.
In addition to this work, CentrePort will continue to support both ferry operators with their future plans, ensuring freight and transport links across the Cook Strait remain intact.
To help communicate with the public and interested parties, CentrePort has created a dedicated website for updates on the ferry project:
