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Flights to Stewart Island / Rakiura

Still quietNew Zealand · Pacific

New Zealand's third island: 400 residents, 85% national park, wild kiwi you can watch on the beach at dusk, and some of the darkest skies certified anywhere.

Things to do

Rakiura National ParkRakiura National ParkNational parkHalfmoon Bay (Stewart Island)Halfmoon Bay (Stewart Island)BayUlva Island (New Zealand)Ulva Island (New Zealand)IslandRakiura TrackRakiura TrackHiking trailAcker's CottageAcker's CottageCottageMoturau MoanaMoturau MoanaPublic gardenUlva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine ReserveUlva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine ReserveMarine reserveLeask BayLeask BaySmall bay
Notable places within 10 km, via Wikipedia · photos Wikimedia Commons
Nonstop reach1 airport
Best monthsOct–Apr

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Getting to Stewart Island / Rakiura

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1 airports have scheduled nonstop service to IVC (Invercargill Airport). From there: ferry or boat from IVC.

All 1 nonstop origins
FromAirportAirlinesFlight time
AucklandNew ZealandAKLAir New Zealand~2h 5m
Routings from major airports
FromStopsViaDoor to door
Dallas-Fort WorthDFW
  1. FlyDFW → IAH~1h 3m
  2. FlyIAH → AKL~15h 54m
  3. FlyAKL → IVC~2h 5m
  4. FerryIVC → Stewart Island / Rakiuraferry or boat from IVC
2 stopsIAH → AKL~19h 2m
New YorkJFK
  1. FlyJFK → AKL~18h 48m
  2. FlyAKL → IVC~2h 5m
  3. FerryIVC → Stewart Island / Rakiuraferry or boat from IVC
1 stopAKL~20h 53m
Los AngelesLAX
  1. FlyLAX → AKL~14h 2m
  2. FlyAKL → IVC~2h 5m
  3. FerryIVC → Stewart Island / Rakiuraferry or boat from IVC
1 stopAKL~16h 7m
MiamiMIA
  1. FlyMIA → IAH~2h 34m
  2. FlyIAH → AKL~15h 54m
  3. FlyAKL → IVC~2h 5m
  4. FerryIVC → Stewart Island / Rakiuraferry or boat from IVC
2 stopsIAH → AKL~20h 33m
ChicagoORD
  1. FlyORD → LAX~4h 11m
  2. FlyLAX → AKL~14h 2m
  3. FlyAKL → IVC~2h 5m
  4. FerryIVC → Stewart Island / Rakiuraferry or boat from IVC
2 stopsLAX → AKL~20h 18m
LondonLHR
  1. FlyLHR → ICN~11h 57m
  2. FlyICN → AKL~12h 58m
  3. FlyAKL → IVC~2h 5m
  4. FerryIVC → Stewart Island / Rakiuraferry or boat from IVC
2 stopsICN → AKL~27h
TorontoYYZ
  1. FlyYYZ → LAX~5h 4m
  2. FlyLAX → AKL~14h 2m
  3. FlyAKL → IVC~2h 5m
  4. FerryIVC → Stewart Island / Rakiuraferry or boat from IVC
2 stopsLAX → AKL~21h 11m

Why it's still quiet

New Zealand's third island: 400 residents, 85% national park, wild kiwi you can watch on the beach at dusk, and some of the darkest skies certified anywhere.

The friction

Nearly all NZ traffic stops at Queenstown and Milford.

Background

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.

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Questions

Is there a nonstop flight to Stewart Island / Rakiura?
Yes — 1 airport fly nonstop to IVC (Invercargill Airport), including Auckland.
Which airport do you fly into for Stewart Island / Rakiura?
IVC — Invercargill Airport.
When is the best time to visit Stewart Island / Rakiura?
Oct–Apr. Nearly all NZ traffic stops at Queenstown and Milford.
What does Stewart Island / Rakiura cost per day?
Varies by season.
Why is Stewart Island / Rakiura still quiet?
New Zealand's third island: 400 residents, 85% national park, wild kiwi you can watch on the beach at dusk, and some of the darkest skies certified anywhere.