To help you plan your time on Stewart Island and in the Southland region we have put together some itineraries that you may wish to consider.
Readily accessible by ferry, Stewart Island is perfect for a day excursion or an extended stay. Suggestions include a full day trip, a shorter day trip and one and two overnight itineraries.
If you need more assistance with planning your trip to Stewart Island, please email us - info@sie.co.nz
There is a range of accommodation options on Steward Island to suit all tastes and budgets - from backpackers, self contained units, motels and up-market bed & breakfasts like Stewart Island Lodge.
STEWART ISLAND DAY EXCURSION (SUMMER) |
|
| Option 1 (From Invercargill or Bluff) | |
|
9.30 am |
Ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island |
| 11.00 am | Village and Bays Tour |
|
Optional extras – Museum visit and lunch in Oban township |
|
| 12.45 pm | Paterson Inlet Cruise including a guided walk on Ulva Island (Picnic lunches available; must be pre-ordered) |
| Optional extras - rent a car or mountain bike or enjoy a short forest walk | |
| 6.30 pm | Ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff |
| Option 2 | |
| 11 am | Ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island |
| 12.30 pm | Optional extras - lunch in the Oban township |
| Stewart Island is renowned for its seafood: blue cod, mussels and crayfish are specialities | |
| 4.00 pm | Village and Bays Tour |
| Optional extras – go for a short walk or enjoy local hospitality | |
| 6.30 pm | Ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff |
STEWART ISLAND OVERNIGHT 2 DAY/1 NIGHT |
|
| Day 1: (From Queenstown, Te Anau, Invercargill or Bluff) | |
|
7 am or 7.15 am |
Depart Queenstown/Te Anau by coach transfer OR self-drive to Bluff for ferry departure to Stewart Island |
| 12.30 pm | Arrive at Stewart Island |
| Optional extra – lunch in the Oban township | |
| 4.00 pm | Village and Bays Tour |
| 6 pm /7 pm | Guided Walk |
| Please note: Overnight Accommodation on Stewart Island not included | |
| Day 2: | |
| 8.00 am |
Depart Stewart Island by ferry to Bluff |
| 9.30 am |
Coach transfer to Queenstown/Te Anau (coach or self-drive) |
| OR | |
| 12.45 pm |
Optional extra – Paterson Inlet Cruise including a guided walk on Ulva Island |
| OR | |
| 10.00 am | Optional extra – Explore independently by rental car, motor scooter or mountain bike |
| 6.30 pm | Depart Stewart Island by ferry to Bluff |
STEWART ISLAND EXPLORER 3 DAY/2 NIGHT |
|
| Day 1: (From Queenstown, Te Anau, Invercargill or Bluff) | |
|
7 am or 7.15 am |
Depart Queenstown/Te Anau by coach transfer OR self-drive to Bluff for ferry departure to Stewart Island |
| 12.30 pm | Arrive at Stewart Island |
| Optional extra – lunch in the Oban township | |
| 4.00 pm | Village and Bays Tour |
| Please note: Overnight Accommodation on Stewart Island not included | |
| Day 2: | |
| 12.45 pm |
Paterson Inlet Cruise including a guided walk on Ulva Island |
|
Optional extra – walk, bike or explore Stewart Island’s stunning coastline and secluded bays by motor scooter, rental car or go fishing, diving or snorkelling |
|
| 6 pm / 7 pm | Guided Walk |
| Please note: Overnight Accommodation on Stewart Island not included | |
| Day 3: |
|
| 8.00 am | Depart Stewart Island by ferry to Bluff (self-drive) |
| 9.30 am | Depart Bluff to Queenstown/Te Anau by coach transfer |
