Oban (Stewart Island) - Bluff
Ferries to New Zealand
Oban (Stewart Island) - Bluff
Ferries to New Zealand
Stewart Island Experience provides the ferry from Oban (Stewart Island) to Bluff. Oban (Stewart Island) Bluff ferries cost between 68€ and 428€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Oban (Stewart Island) Bluff ferries.
The first Oban (Stewart Island) Bluff ferry typically departs from Oban (Stewart Island) at around 08:00. The last ferry usually departs at 15:30.
The Oban (Stewart Island) Bluff ferry trip can take around 1 hour. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 14 weekly sailings from Oban (Stewart Island) to Bluff provided by Stewart Island Experience. Timetables can change from season to season.
Oban (Stewart Island) Bluff ferry prices typically range between 68€* and 428€*. The average price is typically 271€*. The cheapest Oban (Stewart Island) Bluff ferry prices start from 68€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 271€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2026.
The distance between Oban (Stewart Island) to Bluff is approximately 25.1 miles (40.4km) or 21.8 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Oban (Stewart Island) and Bluff.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Stewart Island Experience ferries between Oban (Stewart Island) and Bluff.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Oban (Stewart Island) to Bluff with Stewart Island Experience. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Oban (Stewart Island) - Bluff Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | €271 | |
| Oban (Stewart Island) - Bluff Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Stewart Island |
| Destination | New Zealand |
| No. of Operators | 1 |
| Operators | Stewart Island Experience |
| Average Price | €271 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h |
| First Ferry | 08:00 |
| Last Ferry | 15:30 |
| Distance | 22 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
Regarded as the seafood capital of Scotland, Oban is the largest town in Argyll on the west coast, offering routes to almost all of the Hebridean Islands. Inside the terminal building, you will find an excellent range of refreshments, a large waiting area and toilet facilities. The port is within easy reach from most Scottish cities, with a number of roads serving the area. If driving from Inverness, simply follow the A82 southbound, whereas if you are coming from Glasgow, head north on the A82. The Oban railway station is situated just fifty metres from the terminal alongside a few bus stops, making it even easier to travel to ‘the gateway to the isles’. In Oban, award-winning seafood restaurants come in abundance, so an exquisite meal is never too far away. The town also boasts some spectacular historic monuments, namely McCaig’s tower, an impressive circular structure overlooking the coast.
On a bulb-shaped peninsula in the South Island region of New Zealand is the small town of Bluff. Named after the broad cliffs that dominate the south-eastern skyline of town, this coastal settlement on the shores of the Bluff Harbour lagoon is built around a neatly ordered network of streets lined by manicured lawns and a patchwork of bungalows. The long Marine Parade road that arcs along the west coast offers spectacular views over the rocky shores of the clear-watered bay. It’s a route that leads to Stirling Point on the tip of a lush-green promontory where visitors can dine on the local delicacy of Bluff oysters at the nearby restaurant. The seaport in Bluff is largely dedicated to the area’s large fleet of fishing vessels, but it is also a gateway for passengers wanting to reach New Zealand’s southernmost region of Stewart Island. The ferry terminal here is nothing more than a concrete pier from which foot passengers can board the departing ships and an overnight car-park opposite the check-in building. Getting to Bluff port from the southern reaches of New Zealand is easy due to the Route 1 highway that snakes up along the coast of the peninsula and into the larger city of Invercargill. From here travellers can catch a flight from the Invercargill airport or board one of the trains that cover the distance to and from Bluff. Currently only one service operates from Bluff port. A Stewart Island Experience line makes the short trip south through the narrow channel of Bluff Harbour before crossing the Foveaux Strait to the port-town of Oban on Stewart Island.
