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RealNZ - Stewart Island Return Ferry Service

During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.

During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds. Watching mollymawks (albatross) soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight.

Highlights

  • Bluff to Stewart Island Return ferry booking
  • Daily Departures - morning and afternoon
  • Comprehensive commentary
  • Purpose-built Catamarans
  • 1 hour duration for each crossing

Experience Foveaux Strait onboard our express catamarans where the scenic journey between Bluff and Stewart Island takes one hour.

Comprehensive commentaries provide information on the interesting landmarks commonly seen, including Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands and Mt Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.

Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. 2 bags per person (1 stowed and 1 small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement

Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost)


Adult $125.00 (Price Each Way)
Child $64.00 (Price Each Way. 5 - 15 years eligible for Child rate)

Duration

  • Allow 1 hour each way (2 hours in total return)

Location

  • 21 Foreshore Road
  • Bluff 9814
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure. 1 hour duration for each crossing.

  • Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries - max. 2 bags per person (1 stowed and 1 small carry-on). Additional baggage is by prior arrangement.

Pick Your Dates & Times

Bluff to Stewart Island12 Aug to 25 Aug 2025

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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Stewart Island to Bluff12 Aug to 25 Aug 2025

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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Tue 12 Aug
Wed 13 Aug
Thu 14 Aug
Fri 15 Aug
Sat 16 Aug
Sun 17 Aug
Mon 18 Aug
Tue 19 Aug
Wed 20 Aug
Thu 21 Aug
Fri 22 Aug
Sat 23 Aug
Sun 24 Aug
Mon 25 Aug

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  • Child$64.00

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Adult Price Each Way

Child Price Each Way. 5 - 15 years eligible for Child rate

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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