Stewart Island Ferry Services While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island，it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion from Invercargill and Bluff．
Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans．During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife，especially seabirds．Watching mollymawks （albatross） soaring behind the ferry is a fantastic sight．
Interesting landmarks commonly seen include Dog Island Lighthouse，Ruapuke Island，Titi Islands and Mt Anglem-Stewart Island's highest point．
?Free tea and coffee on board
?Interpretation handouts are available （English only）．
?Wheelchair access available
?Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries-max．two bags per person （one stowed and one small carry-on）．Additional baggage is by prior arrangement．
?Vehicle parking available at Bluff （extra cost-reservations recommended）
| FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND Depart Bluff All year 9：30 am Sep-May 5：00 pm Oct-Apr 11：00 am Jun-Aug 4：30 pm Late Dec-mid Jan 8：00 am |
FERRY TO BLUFF Depart Stewart Island All year 8：00 am Sep-May 3：30 pm Oct-Mar 6：00 pm Apr 5：00 pm Jun-Aug 3：00 pm Late Dec-mid Jan 9：30 am |
| Other departures as locally advertised Duration 1 hr Check-in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time．（Check-in and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes prior to times stated above．） |
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Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!
Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April-5 May 2013．
（1）If leaving a car at Bluff，a traveler had better
C
C
．A．refer to the handouts first
B．use wheelchair access
C．make a reservation
D．park it 30 minutes before departure time
（2）John，who went to Stewart Island on Dec.28th，got to the ferry dock at 7：55 am．When did he most probably leave Bluff？
B
B
A．At 8：00 a．m．
B．At 9：30 a．m．
C．At 11：00 a．m．
D．At 3：00 p．m．
（3）Which of the following is false about the ferry services？
D
D
A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers．
B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days．
C．Travelers are sure to see some seabirds during the crossing．
D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage．
【答案】C；B；D
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