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How to get fromTimaru to Stewart Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Timaru to Stewart Island by bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    9h 39m

  2. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane CHC - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    8h 35m

  3. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dunedin to Invercargillshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    15h 38m

  4. Bus, ferry via Timaru

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    10h 19m

  5. Bus, ferry via Timaru #2

    1. Take the bus from Timaru to Otago Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    11h

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Timaru to Stewart Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 493.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Timaru to Stewart Island. However, you can take the bus to Dunedin, walk to Dunedin, take the bus to Invercargill, take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rolleston, take the line 5 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 125 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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