During the one-hour crossing of the Foveaux Strait on board our express catamaran, keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins, and seabirds.
Adult: |
from $125 (One-way NZD) |
Child: |
from $64 (One-way NZD) |
Departure Location: 21 Foreshore Road, Bluff
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
Operating Season |
| 9.45am | 10.45am | All year round |
| 1.45pm | 2.45pm | 01 Dec 2023 - 02 Apr 2024 |
| 4.30pm | 5.30pm | 01 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| 5.15pm | 6.15pm | 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
Departure Location: Stewart Island Visitor Terminal
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
Operating Season |
| 8.00am | 9.00am | All year round |
| 12.15pm | 1.15pm | 01 Dec 2023 - 02 Apr 2024 |
| 3.00pm | 4.00pm | 01 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| 3.30pm | 4.30pm | 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
Luggage restricted to 2 carry-on bags per person (one small carry-on and one stowed - extra goods by arrangement).
Child age 5-15 years; 4 years and under free.
Check in 30 minutes prior to ferry departures, bookings essential.
Vehicle parking is available adjacent to Bluff Visitor Terminal.
Timetable information is subject to change. For the latest information please refer to the website booking calendar for your date of travel.
Coach transfers available from Invercargill to connect to the Stewart Island Ferry. Pick-ups and drop-offs at Invercargill i-SITE Visitor Centre, Tuatara Backpackers, Victoria Railway Hotel, Invercargill Airport.
| NZ$ Adult | NZ$ Child | ||
| Invercargill to Bluff | |||
| Pick up 1hr 30 mins before ferry departure | From $32 (one-way) | From $16 (one-way) | |
| Bluff to Invercargill | |||
| Drop off 1 hour after ferry arrival | From $32 (one-way) | From $16 (one-way) | |
Terms & Conditions:
RealNZ reserve the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, substitute plant, and alter ticket prices at any time. A Government visitor levy of $2.50 per adult per one-way ferry crossing is included in the adult rates. Prices are valid to 30 September 2025.
