How to get to Stewart Island
Why waste a second of your spectacular adventure on Rakiura Stewart Island, when you can cut your travel time down to just fifteen minutes? Sit back, relax and let us transport you to Rakiura Stewart Island in comfort and style. Take off from our base in Bluff, then bask in the views over Bluff Hill, Oreti Beach, Ruapuke, Foveaux Strait, with Rakiura Stewart Island on your horizon in minutes.
For those venturing from Invercargill, our base in Bluff is easily accessible by taxi and bus, or get in touch with the team to organise your bespoke transfer or pick up from Fiordland, Invercargill or Queenstown Airport.
Island Hopping by Helicopter
Wondering how to get to Stewart Island? The team at Stewart Island Helicopters can whisk you away from our Bluff Heliport to the island in just minutes. This thrilling and affordable island-hopping option allows you to get straight into the wild, while enjoying breathtaking scenery along the way.
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Heli-Ferry Package
Enjoy the best of both worlds, with our Heli-Ferry Package. Travel from Bluff to Rakiura Stewart Island by helicopter, enjoying the aerial views. Stay as long as you like and return to the mainland at your leisure, on a one-hour journey spotting marine wildlife and viewing Foveaux Strait with Stewart Island Experience’s Ferry Service. Now that’s how to get to and from Stewart Island.
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