Tauranga Barge Company
A subsidiary of Port Blakely Ltd.
A subsidiary of Port Blakely Ltd.
Skookum is a 30-metre roll-on/roll-off vehicle ferry operatng on Tauranga Harbour. Owned and operated by the Tauranga Barge Company, a subsidiary of Port Blakely Ltd., Skookum is crewed by a certified skipper and deckhand, ensuring professional and reliable service. The ferry offers safe, efficient, and user-friendly transport for vehicles traveling between the mainland and Matakana Island.
Service Locations
Located at the Pane Pane ramp. Forest access permit may apply.
Port of Tauranga, Butters Landing. Forestry only, Port access card required
Sulphur Point, Cross Road, (adjacent to Sanford Fish receivers)
Hours
Weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sailing times may vary based on forestry operations on Matakana Island.
For current availability, please contact the ferry directly. Special sailings, callouts, and private charters are available by arrangement.
Capacity
The ferry can carry either 2 truck-and-trailer units plus 5 cars, 19 cars in total, or one truck-and-trailer unit plus 7 cars. The maximum load is 121.5 tonnes, with a deck area measuring 30 by 10 metres.Â
Barge Service Pricing
Barge service pricing is current as of 1 February 2025. A daily charge applies to fares to and from Matakana Island. Please note that these fares may not include wharfage charged by ramp providers.Â
| Undiscounted | One-way incl GST | Return incl GST |
| A = Truck - Trailer | $200 | $400 |
| A* = Off highway truck | $220 | $440 |
| B = Heavy truck/TT up | $150 | $300 |
| C = Heavy vehicle (3000-5000kg) | $85 | $170 |
| G = Light work truck | $45 | $90 |
| D = Light vehicles (<2000kg, car, Ute) | $45 | $90 |
| E = Small trailer | $20 | $40 |
| F = Passengers | $5 | $10 |