Stewart Island Ferry Service


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Departs -


Stewart Island Ferry
    - Bluff Bluff Visitors Terminal - Old Wharf
    - Stewart Island The Wharf - Half Moon Bay, Orban
Fares (NZ$) - Until 30 Sep 10 1 Oct 10  to 30 Sep 11
From Queenstown Adult N/A $132.00 each way
Child (5-14yrs) N/A $66.00 each way
Infant (0-4yrs) N/A Free
From Te Anau Adult N/A $132.00 each way
Child (5-14yrs) N/A $66.00 each way
Infant (0-4yrs) N/A Free
From Invercargill Adult $83.00 each way $87.00 each way
Child (5-14yrs) $41.50 each way $43.50 each way
  Infant (0-4yrs) Free Free
From Bluff Adult $63.00 each way $66.00 each way
  Child (5-14yrs) $31.50 each way $33.00 each way
  Infant (0-4yrs) Free Free
Timetable - Depart Arrive

Frequency

Queenstown to Stewart Island 7.00am 12Noon Daily (26 Oct 10 to 20 Apr 11 Only)
Te Anau to Stewart Island 7.15am 12Noon Daily (26 Oct 10 to 20 Apr 11 Only)
       
Bluff to Stewart Island 8.00am 9.00am Daily (26 Dec 10 - 31 Jan 11)
  9.30am 10.30am Daily (01 Jun 10- 30 Sep 11)
11.00am 12Noon Daily (01 Oct 10- 30 Apr 11)
  4.30pm 5.30pm Daily (1 Jun 10 - 30 Sep 10)
5.00pm 6.00pm Daily (01 Oct 10 - 30 Apr 11)
Stewart Island to Bluff 8.00am 9.00am Daily (01 Jun 10- 30 Sep 11)
  9.30am 10.30am Daily (26 Dec 10 -31 Jan 11)
  3.00pm 4.00pm Daily (1 Jun 10 - 30 Sep 10)
3.30pm 4.30pm Daily (01 Oct 10 -  30 Apr 11)
5.00pm 6.00pm Daily (1 - 30 Apr 11 Only)
6.00pm 7.00pm Daily (01 Feb 11 - 31 Mar 11)
       
Stewart Island to Queenstown 8.00am 1.00pm Daily (26 Oct 10 to 20 Apr 11 Only)
Stewart Island to Te Anau 8.00am 1.15pm Daily (26 Oct 10 to 20 Apr 11 Only)

 Reservations - Currency Converter

Scheduled ferry service, Stewart Island to Bluff. 23m catamaran seating 100 people. 1-hour travelling time. Daily sailings except Christmas Day. Licensed. Group charters, hunting parties welcome.

Connecting bus from Invercargill and Bluff is available.  Bus departs In 1 Hour (60 minutes) prior to each sailing time from Invercargill. 

Vehicle Parking at Bluff -

Secure vehicle parking is available in Bluff, adjacent to the Bluff Visitor Terminal for self-driving visitors taking the ferry to Stewart Island.

Storage is available for cars, boat trailers, coaches, campervans, motorcycles and bicycles. Reservations are not required.

Luggage Requirements -

Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - maximum of two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on) per person. For visitors to Stewart Island wishing to bring additional baggage, the transport of these items is by prior arrangement. This service is not available on all ferry departures, due to the size of the vessel and the limited cargo space available.

Additional Baggage Item (Rates in NZ$):

 - Bicycle $7.50 each way
 - Single Kayak $25.00 each way
 - Double Kayak $30.00 each way
 - Dinghy $35.00 each way
 - Small motorbike $30.00 each way 

Cancellations and Refunds -

Full refund is given if reservation is cancelled up to 48 hour of travel date.
No Refunds will be given if reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of travel date.

Prices are for guidance only include local tax and are subject to confirmation.