Bluff
Oban
Ferries to Stewart Island
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Bluff Oban Ferry

The Bluff Oban ferry route connects New Zealand with Stewart Island. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Stewart Island Experience. The crossing operates up to 14 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour.

Bluff Oban sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from New Zealand to Stewart Island page.
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Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Bluff to Oban?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Bluff to Oban is approximately 1h. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Bluff to Oban?

    There is 1 ferry operator for Bluff to Oban and this is
    • Stewart Island Experience
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Bluff to Oban?

    Ferries from Bluff to Oban are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.
  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Bluff to Oban?

    Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Bluff to Oban with
    • Stewart Island Experience
  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Bluff to Oban?

    No, only foot passengers can travel on the ferry.
  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Bluff to Oban?

    Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
    • Stewart Island Experience

Bluff Guide

Bluff is a town and seaport on the southern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Stewart Island Experience have four daily sailings heading to the country’s southernmost inhabited island settlement, Oban, from the port with journey duration taking just an hour.

What should I do in Bluff?
The Maritime Museum is a must visit for anyone who is travelling along the Southern Scenic Route. Being the home to the oldest European settled community in the country brings with it a wealth of maritime history. There are displays of whaling, oystering and shipwrecks for you to admire. The town is dominated by Bluff Hill and this provides world class walks along the coastline and native bush. Along the shoreline is the beautiful Omaui Beach and freshwater lagoon which is well worth a trip. The Southland area is also the ideal place to play some magnificent and picturesque golf courses

What are the transport links like?
The town is the southern terminus of the Bluff Branch railway service and lies twenty miles south of Invercargill. It’s also well connected by road with State Highway 1 running straight into the town.

What services run from the port?
The Port of Bluff provides four daily sailings south to Oban on Stewart Island. The twenty eight weekly journeys are all provided by Stewart Island Experience with the trip taking just an hour to complete.


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