What is the cheapest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island?

The cheapest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island is to bus and ferry which costs $380 - $550 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island?

The fastest way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs $440 - $1,000.

How far is it from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island?

The distance between Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and Stewart Island is 518 km.

Where can I stay near Stewart Island?

There are one+ hotels available in Stewart Island.

Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island

Q: How do I travel from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island without a car?

The best way to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 54m and costs $380 - $550.

Q: How long does it take to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island, including transfers.

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There are 3 ways to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Queenstownbus
2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus
3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry
10h 54m
$387–504
Bus, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurchbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane CHC - IVC
3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry
10h 38m
$442–962
Tour, bus, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Cook Village to Queenstownshuttle
2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus
3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry
11h
$435–545

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

39Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island.

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Distance: 517.9 km
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand and Stewart Island, Southland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park to Stewart Island. However, you can walk to Haka House Mt Cook, take the bus to Queenstown, walk to Queenstown, take the bus to Invercargill, take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can walk to Haka House Mt Cook, take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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