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

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

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  1. Fly to Invercargill, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane MEL - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    11h 12m
    $495–1,285

  2. Fly to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane MEL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    15h 19m
    $825–1,415

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,246.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Stewart Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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