Stewart Island - Wild Kiwi Encounter

Wild Kiwi Encounter on Stewart Island - Evening Tour

At dusk depart from Stewart Island's Halfmoon Bay for a cruise across Paterson Inlet to Little Glory Cove. The walk, led by your experienced nature guide, is on a well-formed track across the peninsula, through spectacular coastal forest to a secluded sandy beach. As dusk sets in and daylight diminishes, venture by torchlight through the native forest with the stars and forest night sounds around you.  The walk will take about 45 minutes one-way and the track emerges on to Ocean Beach.  This wide sandy beach is where kiwi are often found feeding among the grasses and seaweed. Here in the darkness you will get to see the Southern brown kiwi (Rakiura Tokoeka) - often searching for food.

Afterwards retrace your steps through the forest to Little Glory Wharf for your catamaran ride back to Oban. Includes complimentary tea & coffee on board.

“Kiwi Guarantee” - If you don’t see a kiwi you will be refunded 20% of your ticket price.

Swimming with Dolphins in the Marlborough Sounds - Half Day Tour

One of New Zealand’s best dolphin swimming experiences in the clear blue waters of the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Swimming with wild dolphins has got to be one of the most memorable experiences you'll ever have! On this four hour tour you'll hopefully get to swim with playful Dusky or Bottlenose dolphins and if you're lucky you might also get a glimpse of an Orca or even a super-rare Hector’s dolphin. During the cruise, we’re also likely to see NZ Fur Seals and a variety of seabirds (like Gannets, Shearwaters and Penguins).

Once you come out of the water, your guides will be waiting with hot drinks and cookies which you can enjoy while we cruise back to Picton.

All equipment is provided for you. Just bring your swimwear, a towel, your camera and a sense of adventure!

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