Stewart Island: Ulva Island Guided Wilderness Walk & Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Admire Paterson Inlet’s stunning scenery on a comfortable catamaran cruise
- Enjoy a forest and beach walk in the renowned Ulva Island Bird 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
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 an approximately 1.5 hour guided walk with our passionate specialist nature guides, providing engaging commentary and are more than happy to answer questions.
The island is home to weka, 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.
Included / Excluded
- • Cruise of Paterson Inlet
- • Approx 2 hour guided walk on Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- • Specialist nature guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Stewart Island / Rakiura Ferry Terminal, Bluff, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and your camera
- Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure to check-in
- Wear weather appropriate clothing, non-slip shoes or boots and bring a waterproof jacket plus a warm sweater or fleece jacket
Know before you go
- • Please ensure you arrive 20-minutes prior to departure to check-in
- • Wear weather appropriate clothing, non-slip shoes or boots and bring a waterproof jacket plus a warm sweater or fleece jacket
- • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and your camera
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The Day trip was absolutely fantastic and Brendan our guide was brilliant! I left my umbrella on the bus unfortunately but they are keeping it for me when I go back to Queenstown. Brendan had a great knowledge of the area.. we did lots of stops more than anticipated because everyone on the bus was super organised at getting OFF taking photos and getting back on in a timely manner .good lunch. When we got on the boat initially we were a bit worried that we wouldn’t have good visibility but the whole front area opened up after we got on the water.
enjoyable and interesting activity. got to learnt more about the glowworms
Awesome trip! Definitely worth the long drive it was absolutely stunning! The guide was also very friendly and informative! A must see in New Zealand.