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Stewart Island (Ulva), NZ

Stewart Island is the third-largest and southernmost inhabited island of New Zealand, lying 30 kilometres south of the South Island, separated by Foveaux Strait.

Type Island

Why go

  • New Zealand's third largest island.

History

Stewart Island is the third-largest and southernmost inhabited island of New Zealand, lying 30 kilometres south of the South Island, separated by Foveaux Strait.

Airports

Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) 17 km to the centre
Oban, STL, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Stewart Island Ferry
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre · Stewart Island Experience
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Stewart Island (Ulva), NZ
Stewart Island (Ulva), NZ
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Stewart Island (Ulva), NZ — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Stewart Island Ferry, 19 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Stewart Island (Ulva), NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Great Journeys New Zealand
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

InterCity
Intercity coach
Kiwi Experience
Intercity coach