Stewart Island

From Invercargill a short flight or boat ride will bring you to Stewart Island, also known as Rakiura, or land of the glowing skies.

Almost all of the island is a National Park, and people come here for the nature, hiking, bird watching, fishing, and the small island charm. Blue penguins and the rare, yellow-eyed penguins waddle among the rocks and kiwi birds, which are usually nocturnal, can sometimes be found out wandering during the day, something you will not see anywhere else in the world.

Discover Ulva Island, only a short boat ride away from Stewart Island - it's a unique predator-free environment and a bird lovers paradise. On Ulva Island you will see endangered birds such as Stewart Island robin, saddleback and yellowhead. 

Stewart Island is home to the southern-most Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world and offers one of the darkest locations to view the night sky and a fascinating place to spot the Southern Lights in the winter months.

We offer tailormade private Stewart Island tours to suit your interest with the added bonus of personalised service and specialised destination knowledge, while our Stewart Island small-group tours cover all the highlights of the island by day and by night!