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How to get fromManapouri to Stewart Islandby bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Manapouri to Stewart Island by bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    9h 31m
    $445–571

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manapouri to Wintoncar car
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    4h 27m
    $284–369

  3. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Te Anau to Invercargillshuttle bus Te Anau to Invercargill Transfer
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    5h 39m
    $401–507

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manapouri to Stewart Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 446.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Manapouri to Stewart Island. However, you can take the taxi to Te Anau, take the bus to Queenstown, walk to Queenstown, take the bus to Invercargill, take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manapouri to Stewart Island via Winton, Invercargill, and Bluff in around 4h 27m.

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