Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
AIR
Stewart Island Flights
( 03-218 9129;
www.stewartislandflights.com
; Elgin Tce; adult/child 1 way $117.50/75, re-
turn $203/118)
Flies between the island and Invercargill three times daily, with good standby
and over-60s discounts.
BOAT
Stewart Island Experience
( 0800 000 511, 03-212 7660;
www.stewartislandexperience.co.nz
;
Main Wharf)
The
passenger-only ferry runs between Bluff and Oban (adult/child $75/38 one way) up to
four times daily (reduced in winter). Book a few days ahead in summer. The crossing
takes one hour and can be a rough ride. The company also runs a shuttle between Bluff
and Invercargill (adult/child $24/12) with pick-ups and drop-offs in Invercargill at the i-
SITE, Tuatara Backpackers and Invercargill Airport. Cars and campervans can be stored
in a secure car park at Bluff for an additional cost.
A shuttle also runs between Bluff and Queenstown (adult/child $73/36), and Bluff and
Te Anau (adult/child $73/36) with pick-up and drop-off at the Real Journeys offices.
Getting Around
Water taxis offer pick-ups and drop-offs to remote parts of the island - a handy service for
trampers. The taxis also service Ulva Island (return $25).
Aihe Eco Charters & Water Taxi
(
03-219 1066;
www.aihe.co.nz
)
Rakiura Water Taxi
(
027 354 9991, 0800 725 487;
www.rakiurawatertaxi.co.nz
)
Stewart Island Water Taxi & Eco Guiding
( 03-219 1394, 0800 469 283;
www.stewartislandwatertaxi.co.nz
)
Rakiura Helicopters can also provide remote access.
Rent a scooter (per half-/full day from $60/70) or a car (per half-/full day from $65/95)
from Stewart Island Experience.
