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How to get fromTe Anau to Stewart Islandby bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Te Anau to Stewart Island by bus, ferry, 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 14m
    $357–464

  2. Shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    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 23m
    $310–399

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 425.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Te Anau to Stewart Island. However, you can 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 shuttle from Te Anau to Stewart Island via Invercargill and Bluff in around 5h 23m.

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