From Stewart Island: Ulva Island Explorer Tour with Paterson Inlet Cruise

The Ulva Island Explorer Tour departs from Stewart Island and combines a guided walk through Ulva Island's open sanctuary with a cruise across Paterson Inlet. Ulva Island is a predator-free island reserve in Rakiura National Park, known for populations of South Island robin, kākāpō, kākā, and Stewart Island weka in a largely undisturbed forest setting. The inlet cruise adds a broader view of the surrounding waterways and coastline before or after the island visit.

On the island, guides lead visitors along forest tracks where native birds are regularly seen at close range due to the absence of introduced predators. The tour suits those with an interest in New Zealand wildlife and conservation. For more activities in the region, see things to do in Invercargill. Tickets cover the guided walk and the Paterson Inlet cruise; check available departure times and group sizes when selecting your booking.