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

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

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  1. Bus to Palmerston, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane PMR - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    8h 40m
    $389–1,112

  2. Bus to Wellington, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane WLG - IVC
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    11h 18m
    $346–861

  3. Fly from Wanganui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane WAG - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    7h 12m
    $410–1,074

Palmerston (PMR) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whanganui to Stewart Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,046.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Whanganui to Stewart Island. However, you can take the bus to MSBH - Platform 1, take the line 101 bus to Airport - Outer Stop 3, walk to Palmerston (PMR) 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 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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