Stewart Island Ferry Service

Ferry Service

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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

STEWART ISLAND FERRY SERVICE
 
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
* 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

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
 
Spring
Aurumn
Winter
Spirng
 
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
09:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
16:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17:00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STEWART ISLAND TO BLUFF
 
Spring
Aurumn
Winter
Spring
 
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
08:00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15:00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17:00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18:30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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