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A tiny paradise covering only 250 hectares, Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara is a great place to
see lots of birds. Established as a bird sanctuary in 1922, it remains one of Stewart Island/
Rakiura's wildest corners - 'a rare taste of how NZ once was and perhaps could be again',
according to DOC. The island was declared rat free in 1997 and three years later was
chosen as the site to release endangered South Island saddlebacks. Today the air is alive
with birdsong, which can be appreciated on walking tracks in the island's northwest as de-
tailed in Ulva: Self-Guided Tour ($2), available from the DOC visitor centre. Many paths
intersect amid beautiful stands of rimu, miro, totara and rata. Any water-taxi company will
run you to the island from Golden Bay wharf, with scheduled services run by Ulva Island
Ferry ( 03-219 1013; return adult/child $20/10; departs 9am, noon & 4pm; returns noon, 4pm & 6pm) . To
get the most out of Ulva Island, go on a tour with Ulva's Guided Walks ( Click here ) .
Rakiura Museum
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MUSEUM
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(Ayr St; adult/child $2/50c; 10am-1.30pm Mon-Sat, noon-2pm Sun) Historic photographs are stars of
this small museum focused on local natural and human history, and featuring Maori arti-
facts, whaling gear and household items.
Presbyterian Church
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(Kamahi Rd) This wooden church has perched on a knoll overlooking the bay since 1904.
One local wagers that shipwrights had a hand in its building: 'some of the joints are a
pleasure to behold.'
CHURCH
 
 
 
 
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