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How to get fromBrisbane to Stewart Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Invercargill, ferry

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane BNE - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    13h 4m
    $484–1,331

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Invercargill, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane OOL - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    13h 16m
    $492–1,436

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane BNE - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    14h 46m
    $694–2,111

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Stewart Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,582.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Stewart Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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