Dunedin Transportation

Cross Foveaux Strait in a fast ferry—coastal views, expert commentary & a hot drink onboard.

• Starting point: Begin your journey from Stewart Island Experience Visitor Terminal at 21 Foreshore Road, Bluff, for a scenic one-hour ferry ride across Foveaux Strait.
• Everything you get: Enjoy a fast and comfortable ferry transfer between Bluff and Stewart Island aboard an express catamaran. Spot local wildlife, including albatross, as you cross Foveaux Strait. Listen to live commentary highlighting notable landmarks such as Dog Island Lighthouse & Ruapuke Island.
• Sights covered: Sail past landmarks like Dog Island Lighthouse, home to New Zealand’s tallest lighthouse, the Titi Islands (famous for muttonbirding), and the rugged peak of Mount Anglem—Stewart Island’s highest point.
• Why choose this: Experience a smooth, year-round ferry service connecting Bluff and Stewart Island. Unlike a flight, this journey comes with breathtaking ocean views, unique wildlife sightings, and insights into the region’s history—all while traveling comfortably.
• Upgrade: Opt for a one-way ferry experience from Stewart Island to Bluff to enjoy the scenic beauty of Foveaux Strait twice. Spot more wildlife, take in the coastal landscapes from different perspectives, and ensure a seamless return journey.

Inclusions

• One-way ferry transfer to Stewart Island or Bluff (as per option selected)
• Live commentary
• Complimentary coffee or tea

• Tip: Take a short boat ride from Stewart Island to Ulva Island where you can spot native birds such as kākā, saddlebacks, and yellowheads thrive.
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• The one-way ferry lasts 1 hour.
• The one-way ferry from Bluff to Stewart Island departs at 9:45am, 1:45pm, 4:30pm, & 5:15pm, whereas the one-way ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff departs at 8am, 12:15pm, 3pm, & 3:30pm.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Travel between Dunedin Airport and your hotel in the city center, aboard a comfy minivan equipped with air-conditioning that seats up to 11 people.
• Enjoy 24/7 service all year round, and skip the long queues at taxi stands with frequent services from Super Shuttle.
• Save money with fixed fares that don't go up during traffic surges, and save the environment with shared transfers causing lower emissions.
• Get help with your luggage and enjoy a worry-free ride as your skilled driver navigates through the streets of New Zealand.

Inclusions

• Shared one-way transfers between Dunedin Airport and Dunedin City Centre
• Ample luggage space
• Air-conditioned transport
• Pick-up/drop-off locations: Victoria Hotel, Kingsgate Hotel - Dunedin, Distinction Dunedin Hotel, The Octagon, Scenic Southern Cross Hotel, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City, Quest Dunedin, Fable Dunedin, 315 Euro Motels, Leviathan Hotel

• Tip: Manage your Super Shuttle reservations with ease by downloading the app and tracking your shuttle's real-time location.
• 2 pieces of luggage are allowed without any charge, provided that each bag weighs less than 25kg and the combined dimensions of length, width, and height do not exceed 158cm.
• Children aged 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
• It's recommended to bring your child's car seat when traveling.
• Outsized/extra luggage items such as bikes, more than 2 bags, skis, surfboards, etc., will incur an additional charge of $5 per item.
• It's required to carry your pet in a cage in the shared luggage trailer.
• This tour can accommodate a maximum of 11 people in 1 group.
• You can check the Dunedin map here.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.