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Things to do
Stewart Island

Kiwi, Ulva Island, hiking and boat trips ยท Official websites

โš ๏ธ Timetables, prices and access conditions may change without notice, for reasons beyond our control (season, weather, decisions by operators, venues or local authorities). Before every trip, check the information with the relevant authorities and service providers.

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๐ŸฅKiwi & birds3 experiences
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Wild Kiwi Encounter โ€” RealNZ
Paterson Inlet ยท Ocean Beach

Cruise followed by a night walk of about 4 hours in search of wild kiwi, from age 15.

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๐ŸŒOfficial websiterealnz.comโ†’
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Ruggedy Range โ€” Evening Eco Watch
Around Oban

A 2- to 3-hour outing by minibus and on foot to try to spot kiwi (not guaranteed).

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๐ŸŒOfficial websiteruggedyrange.comโ†’
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Ulva's Guided Walks
Ulva Island

Guided half day on the sanctuary island, water taxi included, to meet its endemic birds.

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๐ŸŒOfficial websiteulva.co.nzโ†’
๐ŸฅพHiking & sea5 activities
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Rakiura Track
Lee Bay / Fern Gully

A 32 km, 3-day Great Walk through beaches, forest, Port William and North Arm, open all year.

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๐ŸŒOfficial websitedoc.govt.nzโ†’
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Walks around Oban
Observation Rock ยท Ackers Point

Observation Rock (30 min) for sunsets and auroras, Ackers Point (3 h) for tฤซtฤซ and penguins at dusk.

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๐ŸŒOfficial websitedoc.govt.nzโ†’
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Aihe Eco Charters & Water Taxi
Halfmoon Bay

Water taxis to Ulva and the Rakiura Track access points, wildlife cruises (albatrosses).

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๐ŸŒOfficial websiteaihe.co.nzโ†’
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Rakiura Charters & Water Taxi
Golden Bay

Golden Bayโ€“Ulva Island and Freshwater River shuttles for Mason Bay.

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๐ŸŒOfficial websiterakiuracharters.co.nzโ†’
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Stewart Island Fishing
Halfmoon Bay

4-hour trips on a professional fishing boat: pulling up pots and line-fishing for blue cod.

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๐ŸŒOfficial websitestewartislandfishing.comโ†’