Stewart Island
Explore Stewart Island’s coastal beauty, vibrant history, and lush forests with expert-led tours, scenic cruises, guided rainforest walks, and unforgettable wildlife encounters available at reasonable prices.
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- Take a relaxing one-hour ferry journey to Stewart Island with coastal views, live commentary, and a warm cup of tea or coffee.
- Spot seabirds such as mollymawks (albatross) and titi (muttonbirds) soaring behind the ferry as you cruise.
- Learn about the region’s history and see key sights like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem.
- Enjoy a smooth, scenic ride with complimentary tea and coffee on board, making for a relaxing start or end to your Stewart Island adventure.
- Did you know? Captain James Cook, who first charted the island in 1770, initially mistook Stewart Island for Banks Peninsula of the South Island.
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- Take a relaxing one-hour ferry journey to Stewart Island with coastal views, live commentary, and a warm cup of tea or coffee.
- Spot seabirds such as mollymawks (albatross) and titi (muttonbirds) soaring behind the ferry as you cruise.
- Learn about the region’s history and see key sights like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem.
- Enjoy a smooth, scenic ride with complimentary tea and coffee on board, making for a relaxing start or end to your Stewart Island adventure.
- Did you know? Captain James Cook, who first charted the island in 1770, initially mistook Stewart Island for Banks Peninsula of the South Island.
- This combo includes round-trip ferry transfers between Stewart Island and Bluff, live commentary, and complimentary tea or coffee.
- Cruise across Foveaux Strait with coastal views, spotting seabirds like mollymawks and titi soaring alongside the ferry.
- Explore local history and sights, like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem.
- Live commentary keeps you engaged with fascinating facts and stories throughout your crossing.
- Complimentary tea and coffee make your ferry ride even more enjoyable as you take in the scenery.
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- This combo includes round-trip ferry transfers between Stewart Island and Bluff, live commentary, and complimentary tea or coffee.
- Cruise across Foveaux Strait with coastal views, spotting seabirds like mollymawks and titi soaring alongside the ferry.
- Explore local history and sights, like Dog Island Lighthouse, Ruapuke Island, the Titi Islands, and Mount Anglem.
- Live commentary keeps you engaged with fascinating facts and stories throughout your crossing.
- Complimentary tea and coffee make your ferry ride even more enjoyable as you take in the scenery.
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See Stewart Island’s wild kiwi on a 4–4.5 hour guided evening tour with a scenic sunset cruise.
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Follow your guide on a 2-hour torchlit walk through forest and along the beach to spot the elusive southern brown kiwi.
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Glide across Paterson Inlet on a peaceful sunset cruise, spotting seabirds, penguins, and seals along the way.
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Upgrade to the Wild Kiwi & Cultural Experience at Oneke for Māori and European heritage storytelling and a warm drink in a traditional whare.
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See Stewart Island’s wild kiwi on a 4–4.5 hour guided evening tour with a scenic sunset cruise.
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Follow your guide on a 2-hour torchlit walk through forest and along the beach to spot the elusive southern brown kiwi.
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Glide across Paterson Inlet on a peaceful sunset cruise, spotting seabirds, penguins, and seals along the way.
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Upgrade to the Wild Kiwi & Cultural Experience at Oneke for Māori and European heritage storytelling and a warm drink in a traditional whare.
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Explore Stewart Island’s beauty on a 90-minute guided tour, where a local expert shares Māori legends and the island’s rich history.
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Visit Lee Bay, the gateway to Rakiura National Park, and see the iconic anchor chain sculpture symbolizing Stewart Island’s deep connection to the mainland.
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Take in the views from Observation Rock, overlooking Paterson Inlet and the surrounding islets—a perfect spot for photos.
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Travel comfortably aboard a modern minibus, enjoying a smooth and relaxed ride through Stewart Island’s scenic town and bays.
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Did you know? According to Māori legend, Stewart Island is the anchor stone of the South Island canoe (Te Waka o Aoraki).
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Explore Stewart Island’s beauty on a 90-minute guided tour, where a local expert shares Māori legends and the island’s rich history.
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Visit Lee Bay, the gateway to Rakiura National Park, and see the iconic anchor chain sculpture symbolizing Stewart Island’s deep connection to the mainland.
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Take in the views from Observation Rock, overlooking Paterson Inlet and the surrounding islets—a perfect spot for photos.
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Travel comfortably aboard a modern minibus, enjoying a smooth and relaxed ride through Stewart Island’s scenic town and bays.
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Did you know? According to Māori legend, Stewart Island is the anchor stone of the South Island canoe (Te Waka o Aoraki).
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Explore the wild beauty of Oneke with a scenic cruise, guided forest and coastal walk, exclusive access, and incredible wildlife sightings.
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Begin your journey with a relaxing boat ride to Oneke, ‘The Neck,’ a remote and historically rich part of Stewart Island.
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Trek across coastal and forest trails with your guide, learning about the region’s ecology and spotting native wildlife.
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Step into a world few get to see—Oneke’s hidden landscapes and deep-rooted Māori and European history, revealed by your expert guide.
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Did you know? Oneke is called The Neck due to its narrow shape between ocean waters.
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Explore the wild beauty of Oneke with a scenic cruise, guided forest and coastal walk, exclusive access, and incredible wildlife sightings.
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Begin your journey with a relaxing boat ride to Oneke, ‘The Neck,’ a remote and historically rich part of Stewart Island.
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Trek across coastal and forest trails with your guide, learning about the region’s ecology and spotting native wildlife.
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Step into a world few get to see—Oneke’s hidden landscapes and deep-rooted Māori and European history, revealed by your expert guide.
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Did you know? Oneke is called The Neck due to its narrow shape between ocean waters.
- This guided wildlife adventure is perfect for nature lovers eager to spot rare birds, explore lush forests, and cruise the scenic waters of Stewart Island.
- Cruise across Paterson Inlet, gliding past hidden coves and sandy beaches while keeping watch for fur seals, penguins, and seabirds along the way.
- Step into Ulva Island’s predator-free sanctuary and follow a guide through the lush rainforest, where rare saddlebacks, yellowheads, and weka thrive.
- Hear the calls of tūī and bellbirds as you walk beneath towering rimu and southern rātā trees, learning about native plants and their ecosystem.
- Fun fact: Ulva Island, once known as Coopers Island, was named after Scotland’s Ulva in the Inner Hebrides, reflecting its deep historical ties to early settlers.
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- This guided wildlife adventure is perfect for nature lovers eager to spot rare birds, explore lush forests, and cruise the scenic waters of Stewart Island.
- Cruise across Paterson Inlet, gliding past hidden coves and sandy beaches while keeping watch for fur seals, penguins, and seabirds along the way.
- Step into Ulva Island’s predator-free sanctuary and follow a guide through the lush rainforest, where rare saddlebacks, yellowheads, and weka thrive.
- Hear the calls of tūī and bellbirds as you walk beneath towering rimu and southern rātā trees, learning about native plants and their ecosystem.
- Fun fact: Ulva Island, once known as Coopers Island, was named after Scotland’s Ulva in the Inner Hebrides, reflecting its deep historical ties to early settlers.
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