Stewart Island Ferry Service
Stewart Island is perfect for a day excursion or an extended stay. Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans. During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a look out for wildlife, including seals, dolphins and sea birds. Our friendly staff provide informative commentaries and point out highlights.
- Ferry to/from Stewart Island: Duration 1 hour Coach & Ferry durations include ferry check in/disembarking
- Complimentary tea and coffee available on board ferry
- Wheelchair accessible (ferry only)
- Invercargill - Bluff Coach transfers: Pick up/drop off from:
- Invercargill i-Site Visitor Centre on Gala Street (Museum)
- Tuatara Lodge (YHA Backpackers)
- 'Readings' Cinema on Dee Street
- Queenstown and Te Anau Coach transfers: Pick up from Real Journeys Visitor Centres in Queenstown & Te Anau
- Suitable for all ages
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STEWART ISLAND FERRY SERVICE |
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Adult 01 Oct 09 - 30 Sep 10 |
Child 01 Oct 09 - 30 Sep 10 |
Adult 01 Oct 10 - 30 Sep 11 |
Child 01 Oct 10 - 30 Sep 11 |
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| * Includes Passenger Visitor Levy | Return |
One Way |
Return |
One Way |
Return |
One Way |
Return |
One Way |
Bluff/Stewart Island Ferry |
*126.00 |
*63.00 |
*63.00 |
*31.50 |
*132.00 |
*66.00 |
*66.00 |
*33.00 |
Stewart Island/Bluff Ferry |
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SCHEDULE
| Bluff to Stewart Island (duration 1 hour) | Stewart Island to Bluff (duration 1 hour) | ||
| Depart | Season | Depart | Season |
| 08:00hrs | 26 Dec – 31 Jan | 08:00hrs | All Year |
| 09:30hrs | All Year | 09:30hrs | 26 Dec – 31 Jan |
| 11:30hrs | 1 Oct - 30 Apr | 15:00hrs | 1 Jun - 31 Aug |
| 16:30hrs | 1 Jun - 31 Aug | 15:30hrs | 1 Sep - 31 May |
| 17:00hrs | 1 Sep - 31 May | 17:00hrs | 5 Apr - 30 Apr |
| 18:30hrs | 1 Oct - 4 Apr | ||
| NOTE: EXTRA DEPARTURES AS LOCALLY ADVERTISED | |||
BLUFF TO STEWART ISLAND |
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09:30 |
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11:30 |
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16:30 |
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17:00 |
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STEWART ISLAND TO BLUFF |
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15:30 |
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17:00 |
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18:30 |
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| Ferry Operational | Ferry not Operational |
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