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How to get fromAuckland to Stewart Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland, ferry

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane AKL - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    6h 19m
    $349–862

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane WRE - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    12h 22m
    $399–1,052

Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Stewart Island, Southland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Stewart Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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