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Ferry - Stewart Island Stewart Island

Stewart Island Ferry from Bluff

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Worked to schedule easy journey

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Easy but seems expensive. For the short journey

Reviewed 26-Mar-2024

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A most professional service. Staff friendly and helpful. Our captain, Graham, warned us on the way to Stewart Is that we might be "punching" into the swell, but we felt comfortable and confident in him. He was informative about landmarks, etc - much appreciated. On the way back the following day the weather was perfect and the sea calm - a perfect journey with many peacefully snoozing. :)

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Very good value for money.

Reviewed 21-Mar-2024

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Simple and easy to park the car and check in but remember to purchase parking ticket before going into the car park as ticket needed for dash.

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Easy and simple online purchase

Reviewed 15-Mar-2024

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Quick, friendly and efficient

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Tgwre were no problems with booking

Reviewed 09-Mar-2024

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Excellent service, safe, punctual, staff helpful. Great trip to the island.... and a very good ferry service.... definitely recommend

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Exactly what we needed for our day trip

Reviewed 06-Mar-2024

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Well organised and professional. Appreciated how well the service ran to times given. Informative safety briefing. Crew worked cooperatively together particularly evident during time fog was experienced

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Slow to respond to bookings and left wondering if we would be on the ferry crossing even though money accepy

Reviewed 04-Mar-2024

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Alles funktioniert völlig unbürokratisch.

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Alles funktioniert völlig unbürokratisch

Reviewed 02-Mar-2024

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Very informative,Graham the captain ..excellent public realtion..

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A very satisfying experience 👍👍

Reviewed 27-Feb-2024

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Could not be happier with Everything NZ.

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Easy transaction, everything went like clockwork.

Reviewed 23-Feb-2024

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Good, reasonably easy to do on-line. The actual ferry to and from were a little on the expensive side.

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Enjoyed the experience of going to Stewart Island and back but tickets were a little expensive.

Reviewed 19-Feb-2024

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Clean, smooth crossing, professional- felt safe

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Terrific trip, smooth and safe

Reviewed 17-Feb-2024

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Staff very efficient and helpful. Have used their service for car hire, ferry to Stewart Island and walking snd boat tours. Also yo see the glow worms. Very professional and high quality. Easy booking on line.

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Easy to book on line. Very polite and efficient lady booking in. Journey over was rough but felt safe. Take sea legs before you sail if you suffer with sea sickness - so glad I did.

Reviewed 05-Feb-2024

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The ferry was good! The driver was skilled and pleasant!
The island tours were great! Natasha was a wonderfully knowledgeable , friendly guide who helped everyone to feel comfortable, and appreciated! She was lots of fun!
Rhys, the bus driver of our Stewart Island tour, was most enjoyable company who shared his amazing knowledge of the island’s past and present with pride and skill, as well as a sense of humour! We thoroughly enjoyed his company!

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See the comments I made on the previous page

Reviewed 04-Feb-2024

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Easy service very strait forward. Happy approachable staff, nil concerns

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Easy and strait forward. Nil issues

Reviewed 31-Jan-2024

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Great service

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Great service and calm crossing

Reviewed 18-Jan-2024

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Very efficient, accommodating changes without bother., great lounge upstairs at Oban Wharf.

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Great watching the albatross following the boat.. Enjoying the drama of the waves and the speed.

Reviewed 14-Jan-2024

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The staff were very efficient and although the crossings were rough the boat was still comfortable.

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Tickets were easy to purchase online and the staff were prompt replying to a query

Reviewed 12-Dec-2023

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Right from the start with booking then the crossing to Stewart Island and back customer service was great. Friendly and well organized. Our skipper was in training but she did an amazing job under difficult circumstances.

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Thought it was quite expensive but recognize the need for good sea worthy vessels and well trained staff

Reviewed 09-Dec-2023

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Great place to visit. Great and helpful staff.

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Great place, close to nature.

Reviewed 08-Dec-2023

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Everything was easy, from booking online, checking in on the day, great staff on land and onboard the ferry, smooth sailing!

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Everything was easy, from booking online, checking in on the day, great staff on land and onboard the ferry, smooth sailing!

Reviewed 03-Dec-2023

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Awesome service. Great trip

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Good customer service. Able to call and ensure booking was confirmed.

Reviewed 15-Nov-2023

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Excellent customer service. Ferry was clean, ontime, captain gave a professional commentary,
Complimentary coffee and tea.

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Great experience! Loved it!
Ontime ferry, great customer service, professional commentary.
Complimentary coffee and tea.

Reviewed 10-Nov-2023

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Great service. Easy to get on and off

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Friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend

Reviewed 06-Sep-2023

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Couldn't gault the service in any way. Such a smooth sailing. Skippers commentary was excellent.

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For what you get, Money was well spent. Would have paid more. Parking was five dollars for 24 hours. So cheap.

Reviewed 15-Jun-2023

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Great crossing. Helpful staff. Getting luggage on and off went smoothly.

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Straight forward, rang to confirm good communication all round. Got offered other activities.

Reviewed 08-Apr-2023

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very friendly and helpful

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The Captain knows how to operate and control that boat

Reviewed 31-Mar-2023

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Great thank you

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Great Ferry ride over. Lovely boat and staff. Perfect conditions. Felt in safe hands.
And loved our 4 hours on Stewart Island. It is very quant.

Reviewed 22-Feb-2023

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Great experience, everyone very friendly.

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Great experience, everyone very friendly.

Reviewed 06-Feb-2023

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Very easy and informative

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Was very easy we had a great trip

Reviewed 17-Jan-2023

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A very informative guide & unique experience visiting Stewart Island. We would have liked to have walked down to the beach thou, as other groups advised they did, however we did get out of the mini bus to view the chain

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The ferry left on time & it was a lovely trip across the strait

Reviewed 20-Mar-2017

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Belinda is very polite and pleasant to deal with and responds quickly to emails.

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The ferry is a good value way to reach the island. A warning about obtaining motion sickness tablets for those who are prone, would be appreciated!

Reviewed 19-Oct-2013

Latest Questions about Ferry - Stewart Island (Stewart Island)

What time does the Stewart Island ferry leave Oban?

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The ferry departs from Stewart Island at 8am, 12:15pm & 3:30pm in summer (8am & 3pm only in winter).

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 5th Mar 24 at 09:52

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How long before the Stewart Island ferry departure do I need to be at the terminal?

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The check-in time for the Stewart Island Ferry is 30 min prior to the departure time.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 25th Jul 23 at 15:44

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How would you suggest getting from Invercargill Airport to Bluff to catch the Stewart Island Ferry on the same day?

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There is a shuttle bus that runs from Invercargill Airport to Bluff for the Ferry to Stewart Island, please contact us to organise this. 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 24th Jun 23 at 15:54

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How do I book a return ferry trip on the Stewart Island Ferry?

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To book a return trip on the Stewart Island Ferry, simply select the 'Return Ferry' option at the time that you would like to depart from Bluff Ferry Terminal. Then specify in the Extra Details section the time and date that you would like to catch the return ferry from Stewart Island back to Bluff. 

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 30th Mar 23 at 11:01

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Can you take E-Bikes on the ferry, are there any discounts for GoldCard or NZMCA Members

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How much for students on the return Stewart Island Ferry?

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We do not have any student rates for the Stewart Island Ferry. As of March 2024, the adult rate (16yo+) is $220 return and child rate (5-15yo) is $110 return.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Kiani) on 27th Feb 24 at 10:48

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Is the Stewart Island Ferry $220 per person return?

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Yes, as of Jan 24 the Stewart Island Ferry is $220 return (if you are traveling one way it is $110)

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 25th Feb 24 at 16:53

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Is there a car park to leave car at Ferry Terminal in Bluff while staying across at Stewart Island?

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Yes, there is parking located right next to the Bluff Ferry Terminal where you can leave the car while staying on the island.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 18th Apr 23 at 17:18

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Can you take a car across to Stewart Isalnd

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Unfortunately you are unable to take your car on the ferry to Stewart Island but you are able to hire a car on Stewart Island

Comment by: Everything NZ (Kate) on 16th Mar 23 at 20:38

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Are the fares return

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Thank you for your question regarding the Stewart Island Ferry.

We can make a booking for either a one way to or from Stewart Island or a return. 

Comment by: Everything Travel Group on 6th Mar 23 at 15:31

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Is the price for a round trip ticket or one way?

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Hey, You are able to book a one way to or from Stewart Island or a return Ferry

Comment by: Everything NZ (Kate) on 16th Mar 23 at 20:40

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Is there safe storage for our classic cars in Bluff overnight

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At the Bluff Terminal there is a secure car park for you to park for the day or overnight while you are on Stewart Island.

Comment by: Everything NZ (Kate) on 16th Mar 23 at 20:43

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Can we take mountain bikes on the ferry?

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You are able to take Mountain Bikes and Freight onto the ferry to Stewart Island, Please make us aware when making a booking or email us at [email protected]

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Kate) on 16th Mar 23 at 20:46

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