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Version 16 – January 24, 2024 03:34
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Emergency Phone Number
  • 3 212 7660
  • 0800 656501
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  • Driver
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Trip difficulty
  • Easy
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Version 11 – January 24, 2024 03:31
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Know Before You Go
  • 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, check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure., please check-in at the bluff visitor terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure, 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.
  • 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, check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure., please check-in at the bluff visitor terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure. 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. vehicle parking is available at bluff visitor terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to stewart island. 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., 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.
Know Before You Book
  • • 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, • 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, • vehicle parking at bluff visitor terminal is available for an extra charge, • 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 the company in advance. this service is not available on all ferry departures, due to the size of the vessel and the limited cargo space available, • 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, • vehicle parking at bluff visitor terminal is available for an extra charge, • you can bring a maximum of two bags per person (one stowed and one small carry-on) for free on the ferry
Version 10 – January 24, 2024 03:29
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  • Name: Stewart Island, New Zealand
  • Search name: Stewart Island, New Zealand
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Version 9 – January 24, 2024 03:27
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Know Before You Go
  • 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, check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure., please check-in at the bluff visitor terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure. 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. vehicle parking is available at bluff visitor terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to stewart island. 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., 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.
  • 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, check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure., please check-in at the bluff visitor terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure. 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. vehicle parking is available at bluff visitor terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to stewart island. 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.
Version 9 – January 24, 2024 03:27
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Know Before You Go
  • 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, check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure., please check-in at the bluff visitor terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure. 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. vehicle parking is available at bluff visitor terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to stewart island. 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., 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.
  • 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, check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure., please check-in at the bluff visitor terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure. 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. vehicle parking is available at bluff visitor terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to stewart island. 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.
Version 8 – January 24, 2024 03:26
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Know Before You Go
  • 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, check-in and boarding gates close 15 minutes prior to departure., please check-in at the bluff visitor terminal 30 minutes prior to ferry departure. 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. vehicle parking is available at bluff visitor terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to stewart island. 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.
  • 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. vehicle parking is available at bluff visitor terminal, adjacent to the self-driving visitors taking the ferry to stewart island. 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.
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  • • fees for additional baggage (by prior arrangement), • parking fees (parking available at bluff visitor terminal)
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Short Description
  • Cross the Foveaux Strait, a seaway that separates Stewart Island from the South Island, on board an express catamaran. The one-hour ferry ride provides all-year daily scheduled service. During the crossing on the Stewart Island Ferry between the towns of Bluff (on the mainland) and Oban (on Stewart Island), keep a lookout for local wildlife like seabirds. Watch mollymawks (a type of albatross) soar above the ferry.  Listen to comprehensive commentaries that provide information on the interesting landmarks commonly seen, including Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands (also known as the Muttonbird Islands) and Mount Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.
  • Cross the Foveaux Strait, a seaway that separates Stewart Island from the South Island, on board an express catamaran. The one-hour ferry ride provides all-year daily scheduled service. During the crossing on the Stewart Island Ferry between the towns of Bluff (on the mainland) and Oban (on Stewart Island), keep a lookout for local wildlife like seabirds. Watch mollymawks (a type of albatross) soar above the ferry. 
  • Listen to comprehensive commentaries that provide information on the interesting landmarks commonly seen, including Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands (also known as the Muttonbird Islands) and Mount Anglem - Stewart Island’s highest point.
Highlights
  • enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee onboard , listen to comprehensive commentaries that provide information on interesting landmarks commonly seen, look out for wildlife, particularly sea birds, such as mollymawks , see dog island lighthouse, ruapuke island, the titi islands and mount anglem - stewart island’s highest point, take a comfortable and scenic one-hour ferry any time of the year
  • enjoy complimentary tea and coffee on board, listen to comprehensive commentaries that provide information on interesting landmarks commonly seen, look out for wildlife, particularly sea birds, such as mollymawks and titis, which often follow the vessel, see dog island lighthouse, ruapuke island, the titi islands and mount anglem - stewart island’s highest point, take a comfortable and scenic one-hour ferry any time of the year
Summary
  • Zip across Foveaux Strait between Bluff and Stewart Island, considered as one of New Zealand's ultimate eco tourism destinations, on board a comfortable catamaran. Friendly staff will provide informative commentary and point out scenic highlights.
  • Zip across Foveaux Strait between Bluff and Stewart Island, considered as one of New Zealand's ultimate eco tourism destinations, on board a comfortable catamaran. Friendly staff will provide informative commentary and point out scenic highlights.
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Cancellation notes
  • 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
  • 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
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  • to: '64'
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Version 5 – January 24, 2024 03:07
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Terms and conditions
  • Full T&Cs for RealNZ experiences can be found on our website: https://www.realnz.com/en/terms-conditions/
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Version 3 – November 29, 2023 02:49
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  • Pacific/Auckland
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  • Auckland
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Version 2 – November 29, 2023 02:47
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Version 1 – November 28, 2023 03:16
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