Aratere has crossed Cook Strait for the final time after 26 years of service.
The Interislander ferry left Picton at around 11am and arrived in Wellington just after 2pm on Monday.
Tug boats sprayed water into the air as a sign of respect for Aratere.
Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii
Onboard cabin crew were giving out free
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