Stewart Island: Ferry Service Between Bluff & Stewart Island
About this activity
Highlights
- Take a comfortable and scenic one-hour ferry any time of the year
- Look out for wildlife, particularly sea birds, such as Mollymawks
- Listen to comprehensive commentaries that provide information on interesting landmarks commonly seen
- See Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands and Mount Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point
- Enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee onboard
Full description
Included / Excluded
- • Complimentary tea and coffee on board
- • Two carry-on bags per person
- • Wheelchair access
- • Commentary
- • Parking fees (parking available at Bluff Visitor Terminal)
Meeting point
Start Location
Ferry Terminal Foreshore Road, Bluff, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- • You can bring a maximum of two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on) for free on the ferry
- • If you have additional baggage, please make arrangements with RealNZ in advance. This service is not available on all ferry departures, due to the size of the vessel and the limited cargo space available
- • Vehicle parking at Bluff Visitor Terminal is available for an extra charge
- • Parking is available for cars, boat trailers, coaches, camper vans, motorcycles and bicycles
- • This is an airport-style parking facility, so you collect a ticket on entry and pay when you leave
Know before you go
- Please check-in at the Bluff Visitor Terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure
- Check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure.
- A maximum of two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on) is included in the price. Charges apply to additional baggage. This service is not available on all ferry departures due to the size of the vessel and the limited cargo space available. If you have additional baggage, please contact the company in advance to make arrangements. Vehic
- Vehicle parking is available at Bluff Visitor Terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to Stewart Island. This is an airport-style parking facility, so you collect a ticket on entry and pay when you leave.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The Day trip was absolutely fantastic and Brendan our guide was brilliant! I left my umbrella on the bus unfortunately but they are keeping it for me when I go back to Queenstown. Brendan had a great knowledge of the area.. we did lots of stops more than anticipated because everyone on the bus was super organised at getting OFF taking photos and getting back on in a timely manner .good lunch. When we got on the boat initially we were a bit worried that we wouldn’t have good visibility but the whole front area opened up after we got on the water.
enjoyable and interesting activity. got to learnt more about the glowworms
Awesome trip! Definitely worth the long drive it was absolutely stunning! The guide was also very friendly and informative! A must see in New Zealand.