Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stewart Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stewart Island

With a population of 387, Stewart Island is a must-see destination in Southland, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stewart Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Stewart Island

Stewart Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stewart Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stewart Island

Plane

Although Stewart Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Invercargill (IVC), which is located 75 km from Stewart Island. The shortest flight to Stewart Island from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Stewart Island is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 228 km from Stewart Island. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Stewart Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Invercargill (IVC), which is located 75 km from Stewart Island. The shortest flight to Stewart Island from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Stewart Island is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 228 km from Stewart Island. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Stewart Island

IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Stewart Island

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stewart Island

Hiring a car in Stewart Island

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Stewart Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Stewart Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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