New Zealand · STEWART ISLAND TOURS
The 8 best stewart island tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Search for wild tokoeka kiwi on a torchlit Stewart Island walk, with a sunset wildlife cruise, expert guides, hot drinks, and stars.
“We loved our Kiwi Experience. The guides were friendly and very informative. We were impressed with their te reo maori content and kaupapa.”
Cruise Paterson Inlet, then walk Ulva Island with a sharp-eyed nature guide. See rare birds, seals, beaches, and Stewart Island stories.
“We enjoyed the guide’s ability to recognise the different bird calls and show us where to look. We loved our small group of 5 people. We learnt so much. We also enjoyed the acknowledgement of tangata whenua in the history and stories.”
Review the 90-minute Stewart Island Village and Bays Tour, with local stories, Lee Bay, scenic stops, and practical booking advice.
“Rhys was a wonderful guide, it was the perfect way to begin my visit on the island.”
See Stewart Island’s bays, villages, and Paterson Inlet viewpoints on a relaxed one-hour minibus tour with local commentary.
“Very relaxed tour with plenty of local information to take in. Takes you to look out spots for photo opportunities”
Cruise Paterson Inlet, spot seals and penguins, then walk Ulva Island’s predator-free bird sanctuary with a local guide.
“Great trip exploring the bays in Paterson inlet and then onto Ulva island - from close ups with albatross flying around the boat, to spotting tieke, yellowheads, robins, kakariki on the island...as well as a female sealion seeing us off her beach! Good guides, comfortable boat.”
Search for wild tokoeka kiwi on a torchlit Stewart Island walk, with a scenic cruise, seabirds, guides, and hot drinks.
“This was a great experience - the guides (Jan and Natasha) were super knowledgeable and experienced. There was lots if education done about the kiwis and other animals which made the experience even more enjoyable. We saw lots of anRead more”
Walk Stewart Island’s remote Oneke with a local guide, sea lions, Māori stories, native wildlife, forest trails, and a return catamaran cruise.
“Great tour to "The Neck" of Stewart island with a short boat tour and a Maori cultural, practical information, and sea lions filled walk. Great guides, enthusiastic crew all over. Nice small group (6 participants)”
Walk Rakiura’s Oneke with a guide, boat through coastal waters, spot sea lions, and learn Māori and European history for $123.49.
“This was a well planned, enjoyable tour. Our guide Karen was well versed in Maori tradition and customs and her respect for them was evident. She understood the history of the area and it's environs. Her concern for us was proved when we encountered an unhappy sea lion and handled it well. She really seemed happy to be sharing the tour with us”
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