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How to get fromHokitika to Stewart Islandby plane, ferry, bus or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Hokitika to Stewart Island by plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Invercargill (IVC)planeHKK - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry
    7h 28m
    $345–815

  2. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hokitika to Franz Josefbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Franz Josef / Waiau to Queenstownshuttle
    3. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus
    4. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry
    22h 4m
    $612–726

Hokitika (HKK) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hokitika, New Zealand and Stewart Island, Southland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hokitika to Stewart Island. However, you can fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hokitika to Stewart Island via Franz Josef, Franz Josef / Waiau, Queenstown, Queenstown, Invercargill, and Bluff in around 22h 4m.

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