Top Things to do in Stewart Island
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The 7 Best Tours in Stewart Island, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Stewart Island, New Zealand including Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island, Stewart Island Fly | Explore | Fly ex Queenstown, 5-Day Stewart Island Tour with Small Group from Dunedin , Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour, Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter, Stewart Island Big Day Out , Pegasus and The Gogs Scenic Flight .
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1. Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Your guide provides informative commentary during the scenic cruise. While on board, keep a lookout for New Zealand fur seals and penguins. Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in.
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Catamaran cruise and island tour, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Picnic lunch (must contact operator directly after booking to purchase)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By fionanNZ
Wonderful full day of exploring Lake Manapouri & Doubtful Sound. The team are passionate about their work and their backyard and we saw so much because of their knowledge. The trip was adjusted based on the weather & what was around - the Dolphins were a special treat and beautifully managed. Our driver, Tony was very accommodating for the wide age group & special requirements. The facilities were very good considering how remote we were. This was so wonderful - PLEASE don't tell anyone about this! Keep it our secret of wonderfulness!
2. Stewart Island Fly | Explore | Fly ex Queenstown
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
*** NEW FOR 2021 *** Is Stewart Island somewhere you've always wanted to visit but just not got round to? Why not add this incredible day trip to your Queenstown itinerary and fly with us to this tiny paradise. Tucked just 30 kilometers across the Foveaux Strait, at the end of New Zealand’s South Island, Stewart Island should be on everyone's bucket list. This trip offers you the flexibility to do your own thing, the island is full of hidden treasures, you'll have approximately 5 hours to experience island life. Fully immerse yourself in this little piece of paradise and simply explore the Oban township and its beautiful coastal walking tracks and stunning lookout points. Book a guided boat tour around Patterson Inlet with our friends at Rakiura Charters & Water Taxis or a land-based adventure in partnership with Aurora Cab Company. However you spend your time in this special destination; our top tip is to treat yourself to some lunch at Kai Kart, famous for their fish & chips.
Inclusions: Complementary Shuttle from Central Queenstown by 11 seater van, Child/booster seats available on request, baby earmuffs also provided, Departures from Queenstown Airport and Glenorchy Airstrip, Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary , Return transfers from Ryans Creek Airstrip (Stewart Island) to Oban township
Exclusions: There are plenty of food options on the island or you are welcome to bring a packed lunch.
Reviewed By RhodesNZ
A great day exploring Milford Sound was made so much better by the team at Glenorchy Air and their brilliant new Cessna 208 Grand Caravan. Everyone on board had a window seat too. What an experience! We flew over high snow capped peaks and into the awesome Milford Sound for one of the World's most incredible cruises. This is one of life events that would be hard to beat. Thanks so much to those that made this day happen.
3. 5-Day Stewart Island Tour with Small Group from Dunedin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a very small group tour packed full of adventure but not requiring a high level of fitness. While there is plenty of action for all ages, we often have older retired people on our tours who are still active and love the out doors. We aim to pack in as much as possible each day without compromising on the comfort and rest you'd expect from a holiday like this. We often run the tour for just 2 people. The maximum would be 6 people. We can cater for larger groups on a private tour basis only. You will have your own local guide for the duration of the tour, as well as meeting a number of Stewart Island local guides with all the activities included. We book everything for you and are well prepared for dealing with any unforeseen changes by weather or other circumstances. You will enjoy exploring some of NZ's most remote, pristine and beautiful environments, unique wildlife, hear interesting stories and discover local history. Great food and Stewart Is hospitality is second to none.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, 4 nights accommodation is inlcuded on the tour; private room with ensuite., Airfares for return flights to and from Stewart Island included., All transport is included during the 5 day tour.
Exclusions: Dinner and drinks not included on this tour
Reviewed By Truejaffa
We would thoroughly recommend using Iconic Tours. And here’s why. Last week we visited the Catlins with Kim from Iconic Tours. The Catlins had been on our bucket list for some time but we had never managed to get there until now. We had heard accommodation and cafes were in short supply down there and we wanted to ensure we didn't miss any highlights so we opted for a tour instead of self drive. Kim collected us from the airport in a comfortable air conditioned sedan and drove us into the city, pointing out places of interest as we went. He did a brief tour around the city centre, took us up to our accommodation in Roslyn and waited while we dropped our bags off, then dropped us back at the i- site. We spent the next 3 days exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula which we really enjoyed. But the best was yet to come! Kim is a great driver and guide and he packed a lot into our 2 day Catlins tour, while never rushing or hurrying us. He is knowledgeable and articulate with a keen interest in the history of places and the local flora and fauna. As he was doing the driving we were able to sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery, and no need to worry if we had missed a turn off or if the road or a café were closed – he had all the local knowledge to adapt if necessary. But here’s a tip- allow 3 days , there is so much to see and do. He drove us down unsealed roads that we wouldn't have ventured on and the sights at the end were remarkable. We had walked the length of Cannibal Bay, admiring the sea lions basking on the sand and were about to head back to the car when Kim spotted a dark shape in the water . It was a huge sea lion swimming into the shallows, then walking up the beach and flipping onto the sand. Awesome. That was a highlight for us as was standing on the beach at Curio Bay in the dusk watching a lone Hoiho penguin make his way up the beach towards his nest. Our breakfast at the Tumu Toka Curio Bay cafe and our dinner at the Niagara Falls restaurant were culinary standouts. Superb service and delicious food. When we arrived at our beach front unit Kim brought in a platter of cheese and crackers and a bottle of bubbly to share with us as we reviewed the day. We then had a short rest, dinner then another visit to the beach to wait for the arrival of the little Hoiho, the rarest penguin in the world. Covered in the price of our tour was our accommodation at Curio Bay (which was a comfortable studio unit right on the beach) plus morning teas, lunches and a cooked breakfast and museum entries etc, plus of course a driver/guide. Kim managed to pack in a tremendous amount of things each day from walks through native bush to see amazing waterfalls, seeing the petrified forest and visits to museums to watching fur seals on the rocks. Kim also does Stewart Island tours and we've got that in mind for the future as we couldn't imagine a better tour guide. And the Catlins? Pristine, uncrowded, an awesome experience.’
4. Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 16 reviews
Explore Oban Village and its surrounding bays on a modern minibus with a knowledgeable guide. A one hour 30 minute tour with our friendly guides who will provide an insight into Stewart Island’s community, history and environment. Unspoiled, incredibly beautiful and steeped in stories of Maori legend, Stewart Island is well worth this informative introduction. There is plenty of time to get off the bus for photo stops and short walks along the way. Highlights include the Rakiura National Park entrance at Lee Bay, Halfmoon and Horseshoe Bays and views of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock.
Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Live commentary on board, Knowledgeable guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By fionanNZ
Wonderful full day of exploring Lake Manapouri & Doubtful Sound. The team are passionate about their work and their backyard and we saw so much because of their knowledge. The trip was adjusted based on the weather & what was around - the Dolphins were a special treat and beautifully managed. Our driver, Tony was very accommodating for the wide age group & special requirements. The facilities were very good considering how remote we were. This was so wonderful - PLEASE don't tell anyone about this! Keep it our secret of wonderfulness!
5. Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
The walk, led by your nature guide, is on a well-formed track across the peninsula, through spectacular coastal forest to a secluded sandy beach. As dusk sets in and daylight diminishes, venture by torchlight through the native forest with the stars and forest night sounds around you. The walk will take about 45 minutes one-way and the track emerges on to Ocean Beach. This wide sandy beach is where kiwi are often found feeding among the grasses and seaweed. Here in the darkness you may spot the Southern brown kiwi (Rakiura Tokoeka) - often searching for food. Afterwards retrace your steps through the forest to Little Glory Wharf for your catamaran ride back to Oban township on Stewart Island. Please be sure to dress weather appropriate and bring insect repellant. You must arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
Inclusions: Complimentary tea and coffee on board return scenic cruise
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Reviewed By fionanNZ
Wonderful full day of exploring Lake Manapouri & Doubtful Sound. The team are passionate about their work and their backyard and we saw so much because of their knowledge. The trip was adjusted based on the weather & what was around - the Dolphins were a special treat and beautifully managed. Our driver, Tony was very accommodating for the wide age group & special requirements. The facilities were very good considering how remote we were. This was so wonderful - PLEASE don't tell anyone about this! Keep it our secret of wonderfulness!
6. Stewart Island Big Day Out
This product, Stewart Island BIG Day out, needs a minimum of two passengers for the flight to go ahead.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off , Entry/Admission to Rakiura National Park , Lunch, Landing and facility fees, Headsets to hear the guide clearly
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7. Pegasus and The Gogs Scenic Flight
Head south with views of the Tin Range in its entirety, then over the crystal-clear waters of Pegasus and all its islands, bays and inlets. Orbit the huge grant peaks of Gog & Magog before a beach landing on one of several of the remotest beaches in New Zealand. Breath taking!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off , Entry/Admission to Rakiura National Park , Landing and facility fees, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Lunch, This is not a private flight
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