Bike Ferry Portobello to Port Chalmers and Quarantine Island
Overview
15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Wanting to get to Portobello or Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua? Ride with us on "Adagio" the coolest ferry on the harbour. Sit upstairs on the flybridge for the best views while travelling across the harbour.
Our Dunedin Bike Ferry is the best option for crossing the harbour while cyling Te Aka Otakou, the Otago harbour cycleway. We have a flexible schedule, the best boat with an elevated viewing deck, and the cheapest fares.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
We start by loading your bikes onto the purpose built bike racks, on your fast ferry "Adagio", at the Portobello jetty. Once everyone is aboard we head across the harbour. We pass through the gap between the peninsula and Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua on your way across the harbour to Back Beach Port Chalmers.
Options
Ferry to Port & Quarantine Is
Bike Ferry to Port Chalmers
Bring your bike or ebike: We load your bikes with our boom, straight into our purpose built bike racks to transport them safely across the harbour.
What‘s Included
Restroom on board
Transportation of your bike or e-bike is included in your fare
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great service
Dreamer38372427839,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome service, thanks so much. Lovely operator.
Worthwhile doing if biking for the day and exploring both side of the harbour
VieNZCA,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rachel was amazing! Wow did she works well , give awesome customer service services, great narrative as you go accross the harbour. We had a great journey. But a big suggestion: do book your ride and give yourself plenty of time to get to the boat on time.
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Operated by Otago Water Taxis and Tours Ltd