Stewart Island / Rakiura is reached from New Zealand's South Island via Invercargill and Bluff.

Fly: Domestic flights bring you to Invercargill (IVC). From there, Stewart Island Flights operate small-plane services to Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) near Oban.
Ferry: Drive or take a shuttle/coach from Invercargill to Bluff, then take the ferry across Foveaux Strait to Oban (Halfmoon Bay). The crossing is about an hour and can be rough.
Weather buffers: Both flights and ferries can be delayed by wind, low cloud, and sea state. Avoid tight same-day onward travel.

Stewart Island/Rakiura also has a visitor levy for most short-stay visitors, usually collected through approved operators (transport and some accommodation).

Stewart Island / Rakiura is reached from New Zealand's South Island via Invercargill and Bluff.

Fly: Domestic flights bring you to Invercargill (IVC). From there, Stewart Island Flights operate small-plane services to Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) near Oban.
Ferry: Drive or take a shuttle/coach from Invercargill to Bluff, then take the ferry across Foveaux Strait to Oban (Halfmoon Bay). The crossing is about an hour and can be rough.
Weather buffers: Both flights and ferries can be delayed by wind, low cloud, and sea state. Avoid tight same-day onward travel.

Stewart Island/Rakiura also has a visitor levy for most short-stay visitors, usually collected through approved operators (transport and some accommodation).

Stewart Island / Rakiura

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Getting there

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