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

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Invercargill, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane SYD - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    10h 11m
    $457–1,230

  2. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane OOL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    12h 49m
    $702–2,282

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,084.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Australia to Stewart Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, walk to Burleigh Heads station, stop B, take the line 777 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, take the bus to Invercargill, take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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