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South Island

Start: Invercargill
Finish: Bluff
Location: Invercargill
Travel Time: 1 hour

The Invercargill to Bluff Coach Transfer provides a convenient one-hour connection to the Bluff ferry terminal for travellers continuing to Rakiura/Stewart Island. Services depart from selected locations, including Invercargill Airport and the city centre, with schedules timed to meet ferry sailings. One-way and return transfers are available, and Stewart Island ferry tickets can also be added when booking.

Convenient, Cost-Saving Transport That Fits Your Schedule

Why deal with car hire costs or worry about parking at the Bluff ferry terminal? Our coach transfer service takes all that stress off your plate, with direct connections from Invercargill to Bluff that align with each ferry sailing across the Foveaux Strait to Stewart Island.

We offer pick-ups from several handy locations, including Invercargill Airport and near Tuatara Backpackers in the city centre. Whether you’ve just landed or spent the night downtown, we’ll get you to the ferry terminal comfortably and on time.

Designed Around Your Stewart Island Adventure

Our service runs on a flexible schedule tailored to match each ferry’s departure and arrival times. That means no awkward layovers or rushed transfers—just smooth travel all the way to Oban.

With local knowledge and friendly drivers, we ensure you’re on the right track from start to finish. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic ride to Bluff knowing your ferry connection is sorted.

We can also book your return Rakiura / Stewart Island Ferry tickets. Please select your ticket at the time of booking.

  • Adult: 16 years +
  • Children: 5-15 years
  • Infant: Under 5 years
  • More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
  • Within 24 hours: No refund

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

DepartArriveDeparture TimeArrival TimeTravel Date
InvercargillBluff Visitor Centre08:00am09:00amOctober to April
InvercargillBluff Visitor Centre12:45pm1:45pmDecember to March
InvercargillBluff Visitor Centrte4:15pm5:15pmOctober to April
Bluff Visitor CentreInvercargill8:45am9:45amOctober to April
Bluff Visitor CentreInvercargill1:15pm2:15pmDecember to March
Bluff Visitor CentreInvercargill5:15pm6:15pmOctober to April
InvercargillBluff Visitor Centre08:15am09:15amMay to September (Fri-Mon)
InvercargillBluff Visitor Centre03:00pm04:00pmMay to September (Fri-Mon)
Bluff Visitor CentreInvercargill9:15am10:15amMay to September (Fri-Mon)
Bluff Visitor CentreInvercargill4:15pm5:15amMay to September (Fri-Mon)

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