Bluff Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for Bluff, New Zealand
Bluff, at the southern tip of the South Island, is the departure point for RealNZ’s one-hour ferry across Foveaux Strait to Oban on Stewart Island.
Ferries from Bluff Ferry Terminal
1 ferry route on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Island (Oban) | About 1h | RealNZ (Stewart Island Experience) | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Bluff Ferry Terminal
- Bluff → Stewart Island (Oban)
2 departures daily from Bluff, 3 from 1 December 2026
From 1 Oct 2026: Bluff 9:15am and 5:30pm; from 1 Dec 2026 a 2:00pm sailing is added.
Source: RealNZ Stewart Island ferry page, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Bluff Ferry Terminal
Passenger terminal: Stewart Island Experience Visitor Terminal, 21 Foreshore Road, Bluff
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Parking is available next to the terminal.
Coach connections run from Invercargill, about 27 km away.
Sources: realnz.com · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Bluff Ferry Terminal
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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