Ferry Tickets

Stewart Island Ferry

Name: Stewart Island Ferry
Start: 2026-11-03T07:30:00
End: 2026-11-03T08:30:00
Location: Stewart Island

Cross the Foveaux Strait on a comfortable express catamaran, enjoying stunning coastal views, fascinating history, and spot unique wildlife.

4.7/5(161)

Thomas G

Couple

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지난주

What an experience. Even with the ocean being super rough we had to stay within the inlet. Still saw a penguin, spoonbills and pied cormorant before landing. There we started our walk into the bush and within a few mintues our guide Sarah spotted a kiwi and we spent half an hour just watching it, beautiful. After that we walked to the beach under the moonlight and stars before heading back. Can't thank the guides enough for their enthusiasm and knowledge. The group was great too!

Peter R

Couple

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그저께

A nice journey despite heavy seas. Your friendly staff, suppprted by your knowledgeable skipper. We were kept well informed through the journey despite heavier than normal seas. The journey was warm, friendly and very comfortable Peter Queensland

Keri K

Couple

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4일 전

The ride over was amazing, both myself and my husband had a fantastic time on rakiura. The crew were freindly and informative about places to visit while we were there. Loved every moment and look forward tonour next adventure.

Ken M

Couple

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지난주

The kiwi experience was a great evening and the fishing trip was faintastic for relaxing couple of days in a beautiful place in the world I would recommend.

Steve T

Couple

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2026년 8월

The people, the island and the tour around the islands including Ulva Island. Spotting kiwi on our nightly return journey home after socialising with the locals.

Mike C

Group

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2026년 6월

Friendly and professional service provided by all staff,informative info from ferry skippers etc pleasure to deal with,easy dealing with fishing gear and firearms etc.

Take a relaxing one-hour ferry journey to Stewart Island with coastal views, live commentary, and a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Spot seabirds such as mollymawks (albatross) and titi (muttonbirds) soaring behind the ferry as you cruise.

Learn about the region’s history and see key sights like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem.

Enjoy a smooth, scenic ride with complimentary tea and coffee on board, making for a relaxing start or end to your Stewart Island adventure.

Did you know? Captain James Cook, who first charted the island in 1770, initially mistook Stewart Island for Banks Peninsula of the South Island.

One-way ferry transfer to Stewart Island from Bluff (as per option selected)

One-way ferry transfer to Bluff from Stewart Island(as per option selected)

Live commentary

Complimentary coffee or tea

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Ken M
Couple
예약 확인
지난주
The kiwi experience was a great evening and the fishing trip was faintastic for relaxing couple of days in a beautiful place in the world I would recommend.
Thomas G
Couple
예약 확인
지난주
What an experience. Even with the ocean being super rough we had to stay within the inlet. Still saw a penguin, spoonbills and pied cormorant before landing. There we started our walk into the bush and within a few mintues our guide Sarah spotted a kiwi and we spent half an hour just watching it, beautiful. After that we walked to the beach under the moonlight and stars before heading back. Can't thank the guides enough for their enthusiasm and knowledge. The group was great too!
Peter R
Couple
예약 확인
그저께
A nice journey despite heavy seas. Your friendly staff, suppprted by your knowledgeable skipper. We were kept well informed through the journey despite heavier than normal seas. The journey was warm, friendly and very comfortable Peter Queensland
Keri K
Couple
예약 확인
4일 전
The ride over was amazing, both myself and my husband had a fantastic time on rakiura. The crew were freindly and informative about places to visit while we were there. Loved every moment and look forward tonour next adventure.
John J
Couple
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지난주
Great staff who really seemed to be excited to have us along. They gave recommendations for some wonderful trips we really enjoyed

Cross the wild waters of Foveaux Strait on the Stewart Island Ferry. With stunning coastal views, a chance to spot diverse wildlife, and tidbits of local history, this ferry ride will give you a peek into Stewart Island’s remote beauty and maritime heritage.

Getting started

Check-in at the Stewart Island Experience Visitor Terminal at 21 Foreshore Road, Bluff, before boarding your express catamaran. Set sail from this coastal gateway for a scenic one-hour ferry ride across Foveaux Strait.

What to expect

Scenic ferry journey: Cross Foveaux Strait, the waterway separating Stewart Island from the South Island, aboard a fast and comfortable express catamaran.

Wildlife spotting & seabirds: Keep your eyes on the horizon for wildlife , from soaring mollymawks (a type of albatross) to other seabirds following the ferry.

Live commentary & iconic sights: Listen to onboard commentary about landmarks like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem—Stewart Island’s highest peak.

Relax & enjoy a warm drink: Sip on a complimentary tea or coffee as you take in the views of Stewart Island’s rugged coastline and the Southern Ocean.

Wrapping up

Disembark at Oban, Stewart Island’s only town, where you can explore Rakiura National Park, spot native kiwi, or soak in the island’s remote charm. Once done exploring, you can always take the return ferry to Bluff.

What to bring

Bring sunscreen, camera, water, sunglasses, hat, insect repellent, and a waterproof jacket for this experience.

Pack your motion sickness medicines just in case they’re not available onsite.

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Guests can carry two bags and one small carry bag per person.

The one-way ferry lasts 1 hour.

The one-way ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island departs at 9:45am, 1:45pm, 4:30pm, & 5:15pm, whereas the one-way ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff departs at 8am, 12:15pm, 3pm, & 3:30pm.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your ferry to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.