Where does the flight to Stewart Island leave from?
Invercargill Airport
Departure is situated in the main terminal building at Invercargill Airport, only minutes from the city centre avoiding the longer journey to Bluff.
Do I need a car on Stewart Island?
Since there aren’t enough modes of transportation on Stewart Island, you might like to explore the picturesque island on a mountain bike, rental scooter, or rental car. It will surely leave you with lifetime memories to cherish.
Can you take a car to Stewart Island?
Can I take my car to Stewart Island? No, we only carry passengers and light freight on the ferry services between Bluff and Stewart Island. Rental cars and motor scooters are available for hire from our Oban Visitor Centre. Visit our Stewart Island Rentals page for further information.
Do you need a car in Stewart Island?
Stewart Island is a fantastic place to explore independently. Our excellent range of vehicles enables you to discover the stunning coastline and secluded communities at your own pace, in your own time and in your own way. You can choose to travel around the island by motor scooter or car.
Do you need a car on Stewart Island?
Who owns Stewart Island?
the New Zealand government
Almost all the island is owned by the New Zealand government and over 80 per cent of the island is set aside as the Rakiura National Park, New Zealand’s newest national park.
Can you take your car to Stewart Island?
What time of year is best to visit Stewart Island?
You might find that the best time to visit Stewart Island is during the off season from May through October, when the summer crowds have died down but the weather is often calmer and quieter. While there is a chill in the air, it never really snows here.
How long does it take to drive around Stewart Island?
The North West Circuit is a challenging 125-kilometre, ten-day hike for hardier trampers and tackles some of the island’s most rugged terrain, while the Southern Circuit (which can be added to the North West Circuit to create a complete Stewart Island experience) takes six to nine days to complete.
How many days do you need in Stewart Island?
I suggest two nights on the Island. The idea is to have a holiday and take your time, walk slowly, smell the air, hear the birds and relax. Fit in the Ulva island trip, it is a easy slow walk, even in the rain. 4.
Can I live on Stewart Island?
The 400 or so Stewart Islanders are a proud and independent bunch, but they’re friendly too. There’s only one settlement of any size on the island – Halfmoon Bay, sometimes called Oban, which offers a wide variety of accommodation.
Is there WIFI on Stewart Island?
Internet services are available at the Stewart Island Community Library (during open hours). There is a free Wi-Fi Hot Spot on Ayr Street around the Community Centre to Elgin Terrace. A pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi connection can be purchased at the South Seas Hotel.
Are there ATMS on Stewart Island?
There are no Banks on the island but there is an ATM located in the Four Square supermarket (New Zealand banks only). Some businesses only accept cash but many now have EFTPOS facilities and accept major credit cards.
Is there cell phone coverage in Stewart Island?
Telephone / Mobile / Internet Spark New Zealand and Vodafone mobile services are available in Stewart Island. The service is limited – mainly in Oban Village and some parts of Paterson Inlet and areas on Ulva Island. Internet is available at many accommodation venues.
Does Stewart Island have cell phone coverage?
The new sites around Invercargill, Gore, Southland and Clutha districts have made Vodafone mobile coverage and fast and reliable wireless broadband available to nearly 7,000 rural addresses – including those on Stewart Island.
Are there snakes on Stewart Island?
Its isolated position makes New Zealand unique in the world for its lack of many species, including snakes. The islands were so isolated before it was visited by humans in 1150 AD that no mammals were present, and today a single bat species is the only nonhuman mammalian representative.