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

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Wellington to Invercargill, ferry

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane WLG - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    7h 4m
    $338–811

  2. Fly Wellington to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane WLG - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    9h 11m
    $553–1,241

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly to Invercargill, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane PMR - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    9h 45m
    $403–1,159

Wellington (WLG) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Stewart Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 842.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Stewart Island. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) 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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