Heli-Ferry Package - Stewart Island Helicopter

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Heli and Ferry to Stewart Island

Double the adventure with a helicopter and ferry to Stewart Island.

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Duration

15 minutes / 1 hour

Cost per person

$605

Experience Stewart Island by air, land and sea

Your adventure begins in Bluff with a scenic helicopter flight over the Foveaux Strait to Rakiura Stewart Island. See the world from the skies before touching base in Rakiura and soaking up all the adventures the island has to offer. Whether a multi-day hike or an afternoon on the beach, make the start of your journey count. When it’s time to head home, board the Stewart Island Ferry Service for an hour-long ferry back to Bluff, and get a whole new perspective from the sea. Getting to and from Stewart Island has never been more of an adventure.

What’s included:

15 min scenic helicopter transfer flight from Bluff to Oban
In-flight commentary from your knowledgeable pilot via two-way communication
Free time on Rakiura Stewart Island to explore
One hour journey on the Stewart Island Ferry Service

Departs from

Bluff, or get in touch for transfers wider afield.

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Your journey with us

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Arrive at Bluff

Arrive at our base in Bluff [250 Ocean Beach Road] 15 minutes before your flight.

Pre-flight orientation & safety briefing

Complete a passenger information form if required while your pilot readies the aircraft. You will undergo your safety briefing before boarding the helicopter.

Pre-takeoff

Time to get in the heli. Your pilot and ground crew will ensure that you are comfortable, buckled in, have your headset on and are ready to go.

Lift-off

The heli takes off, and you’re airborne. Take in the sights of the beautiful Foveaux Strait as you head towards Rakiura Stewart Island, your pilot sharing the stories and history of the region as you fly.

Landing

Touch down in Oban, and enjoy free time on the island by foot.

Return to the mainland

Once you’ve had your fill of Stewart Island, it’s time to head back to base. Starting from the dock in Oban, enjoy a one-hour ferry ride with RealNZ back to Bluff.

Share your experience

We’d love to hear about your flight, and so will your family and friends. Make sure to tag #stewartislandhelicopters in your photos if you’d like to be featured on our socials.