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

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There are 5 ways to get from Taupō to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Taupo, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane TUO - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    8h 43m
    $420–1,097

  2. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō 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 43m
    $413–1,062

  3. Bus to Rotorua, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane ROT - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    9h 17m

  4. Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Napier Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane NPE - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    9h 27m

  5. Bus to Auckland, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Taupo 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
    9h 42m

Taupo (TUO) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,139.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Stewart Island. However, you can take the taxi to Taupo-Airport-TUO 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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