Mapua Ferry

Such a good idea and a fun way to go from rabbit island to mapua for a chippy to make biking home feel bloated and uncomfortable. Would do it again. Local treasure. Yes you can bring ur bike across.
Apr 15th, 2023

Theres something really charming about short ferry trips! We take the Itchenor to Bosham ferry (West Sussex, UK) two or three times a year with our bikes. And if we lived near this one wed be doing the same. Rabbit Island has a glorious beach and the cycleway is well-maintained, so not much excuse needed to pop across by Mapua Ferry! Its such a relief to be able to get on and off so easily. Just roll up, roll on, and roll off using the simple ramp. The Skipper on our day was Steve. We overheard him talking to Luke, another passenger riding a Kiwi Journeys bike. Turns out that both of them used to work big yachts. So the few hundred metres from Mapua to Rabbit Island wasnt too taxing for Steve! He ferried us with good humour and was bang on time both ways - of course it helps if you can see your passengers waiting across the waterand vice versa! We had a really good day out topped and tailed by Mapua Ferry rides - recommended highly.
Mar 31st, 2023

Great service! Was cold and wet waiting, I called up to make sure the operator knew there were 3 people waiting for the 5.10pm ferry and he came instantly. Was very glad to get out of the cold early
Mar 13th, 2023

Friendly, helpful, reasonably priced. Top notch.
Mar 6th, 2023

Great service for cyclists going to Rabbit Island
Feb 20th, 2023