Can you fly direct to Stewart Island?

With daily direct flights into Invercargill from Wellington and Christchurch, connecting flights from Auckland, and scenic flights from Queenstown, getting to Stewart Island couldn’t be easier.

What plane flies to Stewart Island?

Cessna 185 It is the aircraft of choice for many charters, sightseeing and photography tours.

How long does it take to fly from Invercargill to Stewart Island?

View the wonder of Stewart Island with a comfortable 15 minutes flight from Invercargill, taking you to the heart of New Zealand’s ecological playground.

How much does it cost to get to Stewart Island?

Stewart Island Ferry services offer scheduled daily departures on board our express catamarans between Bluff and Stewart Island (all year). During the one-hour crossing look out for wildlife….Pricing and Conditions.

Who owns ruapuke Island?

chief Tuhawaiki
Yet the island’s low relief means that passengers on the Stewart Island ferry 20 km to the west barely notice it compared to the imposing bulks of Bluff Hill and Mt Anglem. Ruapuke Island is privately-owned, mainly by descendants of the Kai Tahu chief Tuhawaiki.

Can you fly from Queenstown to Stewart Island?

Your flight between Queenstown and Stewart Island are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes each way. A water-based tour with Rakiura Charters around the Patterson Inlet, taking you to the old Whalers Base and the Marine Farms. A land-based tour with the Aurora Cab Company.

Is it worth going to Stewart Island?

You must visit Stewart Island. Flanked by wild waves and even wilder weather, Stewart Island is wild, beautiful and offers a rare glimpse of a truly untouched NZ. With its rugged peaks, dense bush, vast beaches and fascinating history, you’ll leave here with your eyes wide open and your heart full.

Can you do a day trip to Stewart Island?

Want to go to Stewart Island but only have a day? As long as you’re prepared to leave early, exploring New Zealand’s third island in one day is completely doable and fantastically rewarding.

What kind of plane does Stewart Island use?

Using twin-engine Britten Norman Islander Aircraft, a fast efficient service was provided for the transportation of tourists, locals and freight. Today Stewart Island Flights operate two Britten Norman Islanders and has access to a Cessna 185 and Piper PA32 to maintain daily regular scheduled flights.

Are there flights from Invercargill to Stewart Island?

Stewart Island Flights operate two Britten Norman Islanders and have access to a Cessna 185 and Piper PA32 to maintain daily regular scheduled flights from Invercargill to Stewart Island, private Stewart Island air charters and scenic flights over Stewart Island. There are a minimum of three scheduled flights per day.

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Stewart Island?

Day trips or overnight adventures are now possible with Air Milford – connecting Stewart Island to Queenstown on a spectacular 50 minute scenic flight. Choose from a range of activities to fill your day, or if a day isn’t long enough to explore New Zealand’s third largest island, spend the night and return to Queenstown the following day.

Is there an air ambulance to Stewart Island?

Stewart Island Flights has a history of providing an Air Ambulance Service to Stewart Island. As well as providing for emergency evacuations off Stewart Island, Stewart Island Flights can provide transfers to other centres such as Dunedin, Christchurch, as required 24 hours a day.