Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Stewart Island Flights
( 03-218 9129;
www.stewartislandflights.com
;
Elgin Tce; adult/child 1
way $117.50/75, return $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 Invercar-
gill Airport. Cars and campervans can be stored in a secure car park at Bluff for an addi-
tional 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.stewartis-
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.
