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

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

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  1. Fly to Invercargill, ferry

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    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane HBA - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    14h 5m
    $584–1,634

  2. Fly to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane HBA - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    16h 22m
    $819–2,514

Hobart (HBA) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,775.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Hobart to Stewart Island. However, you can take the bus to Hobart Airport, walk to Hobart (HBA) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hobart Airport, walk to Hobart (HBA) 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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