Birding Bonanza
An extraordinary birding experience on Stewart Island! Evening twilight cruise to see the Stewart Island kiwi, a half-day forest birding on Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary and a half-day ocean pelagic/seabirding experience. Scheduled weekly departures.
- Adult
- $390.00 - $400.00
About
Birding Bonanza - a two day package:
Monday evening kiwi spotting.
Tuesday morning morning is spent on Ulva Island; an amazing insight into the natural history, stunning bird and plant life in the southern-most bird sanctuary in the world. Birds to watch out for are the Stewart Island Weka, South Island Saddleback, Tomtit, Rifleman, Stewart Island Robin, Brown Creeper, Tui, Kaka, Fantail, NZ Pigeon, Parakeet (yellow and red-crowned), Bellbird and Yellowhead.
Tuesday afternoon is a smorgasbord of seabirds! Aurora Charter’s purpose-built pelagic charter vessel takes you around the southern ocean coastline to enjoy wildlife encounters as well as close proximity to albatross, shearwaters, petrels, terns and many more.
Map
Physical address
Birding Bonanza, Stewart Island Gift Shop, 20 Main Road, Stewart Island, Oban, Stewart Island/rakiura, Southland, 9846, New Zealand.
Opening times
- Business hours:
- Stewart Island Gift Shop booking office: 10.30am-5.00pm
- Months of operation:
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Facilities and Features
- Proximity to airport:
- Stewart Island Airport
- Proximity to town:
- Stewart Island is the third largest island of New Zealand.
Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $390.00 - $400.00 |
- Further pricing information:
- • We reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of the tour due to minimum numbers not being reached, or adverse sea and weather conditions. • Birding Bonanza requires a minimum number of 8. If minimum numbers are not reached you will be offered an alternative trip. • Outdoor activities take place in a dynamic, natural environment that can be challenging as well as rewarding – please be prepared. There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!
