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Stewart Island: Ulva Island Guided Wilderness Walk & Cruise

4.8  / 5
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Activity provider:RealNZ
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Stewart Island: Ulva Island Guided Wilderness Walk & Cruise

Activity provider:RealNZ
4.8  / 5
79 reviews
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From US$ 71.34 per person

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Embark on a leisurely, informative cruise from Stewart Island including stunning views of Paterson Inlet, unspoiled beaches, hidden coves, and a forest walk of Ulva Island's renowned bird sanctuary.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Admire Paterson Inlet’s stunning scenery on comfortable cruise experience
  • Embark on a 45-minute guided walk of Ulva Island's wildlife sanctuary
  • Discover the region's flora and fauna from your knowledgeable nature guide
  • Look out for native wildlife including seals, penguins, sea birds, and more
  • Listen to fascinating stories of early Maori history and European settlement
Full description
Discover Stewart Island from the water with a cruise into the beautiful Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute guided walk in Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Admire Paterson Inlet’s stunning scenery from hidden coves to unspoilt beaches. Hear fascinating stories of early Maori history and European settlement from your guide as you pass various landmarks. Your passionate guide will provide engaging commentary and is more than happy to answer questions. While on board, keep a lookout for fur seals, penguins and other wildlife, as sightings are common. Paterson Inlet is home to renowned wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island. Disembark here for a 45-minute guided walk with a specialist nature guide. The island is home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads amongst other species. It is also a protected habitat for some of New Zealand’s rarest plant species. Relax for the remainder of the cruise around Paterson Inlet and enjoy the coastal scenery before heading back to the wharf.
Includes
  • Cruise of Paterson Inlet
  • 45-minute guided walk on Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Specialist nature guide
  • Optional picnic lunch (select option when booking)

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Stewart Island Visitor Terminal, Main Wharf, Halfmoon Bay.

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4.8 /5

based on 79 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Britney was an amazing guide. We were transported on a large comfortable ferry boat to the island. Britney was explaining about the history of Stewart Island, the wildlife, trees, flora and animals that inhabit the island. I highly recommend this tour.

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August 28, 2023

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Paul – ThailandVerified booking

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There was interesting historical information about the area given on the boat (by Jens?), and once we got to Ulva Is we were able to walk around at a leisurely pace and Britt pointed out lots of plants and birds to us (which we would not have noticed if we had wandered around by ourselves). Britt was tuned in to all the different bird calls and could identify them and show us where the birds were.

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February 18, 2023

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Beverley – New ZealandVerified booking

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Boat trip was very enjoyable, good commentary. Saw penguins and dolphins in the water nearby plus a mollyhawk flew close to the boat. Wonderful bush walk, saw weka and numerous native birds. The guide was very knowledgeable and conveyed information regarding the birds and plants. The walk was easy going and our group small so it was a very pleasurable experience.

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