Stewart Island Ferry & Coach Transfers

Stewart Island

Stewart Island is perfect for a day excursion or an extended stay. Travel from Bluff to Stewart Island on board our modern express catamarans. During the one-hour crossing of Foveaux Strait, keep a look out for wildlife, especially sea birds. Our friendly staff provide an informative commentary and point out highlights.

	Ferry to/from Stewart Island: Duration 1 hour
	Complimentary tea and coffee available on board ferry
	Wheelchair accessible (ferry only)
	Suitable for all ages
	Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost)
	Luggage limit - two carry-one bags per person (extra goods by arrangement)

Coach Transfers

To ensure excellent connections with our Stewart Island Ferry Services, we offer coach transfers between Queenstown, Te Anau or Invercargill to Bluff.

Coach Transfers from Invercargill to/from Bluff

For passengers travelling to Stewart Island on board the ferry, we offer a coach transfer service between Invercargill and Bluff Wharf Visitor Terminal. The connecting coach from Invercargill to Bluff departs one hour prior to each of the ferry departures. The coach transfer from Bluff to Invercargill will return passengers to Invercargill arriving approximately one hour after the ferry arrives in Bluff.

 Invercargill pick up/drop locations:
      - Invercargill i-Site Visitor Centre on Gala Street (Museum)
      - Tuatara Backpackers Lodge
      - Victoria Railway Hotel
      - Invercargill Airport
 

Coach Transfers from Queenstown and Te Anau to/from Bluff

For visitors wishing to travel between Queenstown, Te Anau and Bluff, Real Journeys, in association with Tracknet, offers a daily coach transfer service, departing from Real Journeys Visitor Centres.  The coach connects with the 11am ferry departure from Bluff. The return coach transfer from Bluff delivers visitors back to the Real Journeys Visitor Centres in Queenstown or Te Anau. 

 Reservations are required
 Luggage limit – two carry-on bags per person (extra goods by arrangement)
 This coach transfer only operates during NZ summer months (from mid October to late April)
 Pick up from Real Journeys Visitor Centres in Queenstown & Te Anau