Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
at the Fernery. If you're a mad-keen twitcher, look for the Birding Bonanza trip ($400)
on Ulva's website.
Stewart Island Experience
GUIDED TOUR
( 03-219 0056, 0800 000 511;
www.stewartislandexperience.co.nz
; 12 Elgin Tce)
Runs 2½-
hour Paterson Inlet cruises (adult/child $90/22) via Ulva Island; 1½-hour minibus tours
of Oban and the surrounding bays ($45/25); and 2½-hour marine-life nature cruises with
semisubmersible viewing ($90/45).
Bravo Adventure Cruises
BIRDWATCHING
( 03-219 1144;
www.kiwispotting.co.nz
)
Departing around sunset, Bravo runs small-group
kiwi-spotting tours ($140) on a scenic reserve reached by a 30-minute boat trip and in-
volving gentle walking through forest and on a beach.
Rakiura Charters
BOAT TOUR, FISHING
( 0800 725 487, 03-219 1487;
www.rakiuracharters.co.nz
;
adult/child from $100/70)
The most
popular outing on the
Rakiura Suzy
is the half-day fishing cruise which stops in at the
historic Whalers' Base. Trips can be tailored to suit timing and interests, such as wildlife-
spotting and hiking.
Leask Bay Fishing Charters
FISHING
( 027 828 1147, 03-219 1391;
www.leaskbaycharters.co.nz
;
per person $80, min 2 people)
Go
hand-lining with Andy on his family heirloom, the 110-year-old
Rawhiti
. Eat your catch
for lunch on the morning trip; take it away for dinner on the afternoon trip.
Lo Loma Fishing Charters
FISHING
( 027 393 8362, 03-219 1141)
Join Squizzy Squires on the
Lo Loma
for a fun hand-lining
fishing trip.
Phil's Sea Kayak
KAYAKING
( 03-219 1444, 027 444 2323; trips from $79)
Stewart Island/Rakiura's only kayaking
guide, Phil runs trips on Paterson Inlet tailored for all abilities which include Ulva Island
and sandy beaches, with sightings of wildlife along the way. Watch for good weather and
give him a bell.
Ruggedy Range
Wilderness Experience
BIRDWATCHING
