Guided Walk - Stewart Island Experience Stewart Island
from NZD$50.00
About
Description
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Stewart Island. Our small group guided walks to Little River provides an unforgettable insight into the diversity and beauty of this island sanctuary.
Learn about Stewart Island's historic sawmilling industry and the modern-day paua and oyster industries en route to Lee Bay. Then join your guide for a walk through tall native forest and along beautiful coastlines to Little River. This charming estuary is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the tranquility of Stewart Island.
Alternatively your guided walk may include a visit to Ackers Point lighthouse and a visit New Zealand’s oldest building, Ackers Cottage. This is a great spot for watching little blue penguins and titi (muttonbirds or sooty shearwaters) returning ashore to their nesting sites. Enjoy fantastic views across Paterson Inlet and Ulva Island to the mainland.
Throughout your walk, a local nature guide will tell you about Stewart Island’s unique cultural and natural heritage and point out the native plant life. You will also gain a first-hand understanding of the work local residents are doing to preserve the abundant bird population.
For each adult completing our guided walk, Stewart Island Experience will contribute NZD$5 to the Stewart Island Rakiura Community and Environment Trust.
In order to participate in this activity you will need to get to Stewart Island. Ferries depart daily from Bluff and can be booked via our website.
Trip Includes
- Guided walking tour
Duration
- Allow 2 hours (1hr of easy walking)
Departures
- 7pm
- Tour departs from the Oban Visitor centre on Stewart Island
- Operates summer months only (Dec - Mar)
Other Information
- Stewart Island is a 1 hour ferry ride from Bluff at the bottom of the south island of New Zealand. You will need to book your Stewart Island ferry in order to participate in this activity
- Please note; there are no ferries returning to Bluff (mainland) after the conclusion of this activity so you will need to have organised accommodation on Stewart Island for the night
- Suitable for adults and older children
- No child rates available
- Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather conditions
- For each person completing our guided walk, Stewart Island Experience will contribute $5 to the Stewart Island Rakiura Community and Environment Trust