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How to get fromHamilton to Stewart Islandby plane, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Invercargill, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane HLZ - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    8h 41m
    $446–1,407

  2. Bus to Auckland, fly to Invercargill, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane AKL - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    7h 17m
    $353–867

  3. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Invercargill, ferry

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane TRG - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $401–995

  4. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane HLZ - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    12h 3m
    $631–2,287

Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,193.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Stewart Island. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia, walk to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can drive to Tauranga-Airport-TRG airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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