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How to get fromPalmerston North to Stewart Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Palmerston North to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Palmerston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane PMR - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    6h 8m
    $382–1,066

  2. Train to Wellington, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane WLG - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    9h 32m
    $404–961

Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 965.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmerston North to Stewart Island. However, you can fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wellington, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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