Stewart Island & Chatham Islands Tours

Travel Stewart Island

Discover a lesser visited part of New Zealand, Stewart Island with incredible birdlife, stunning scenery, hiking and a great way to get off the beaten track. And perhaps even a rare opportunity to witness kiwi in the wild or glimpse the Southern Lights!

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!

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6 days

Small Group Tours: Embark on a fully escorted small group tour to discover the stunning continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica and New Zealand. A group tour gives you the opportunity to explore in a fun and exciting environment surrounded by like-minded travellers.
Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.
Southern Lights: Witness the world most spectacular lightshow on Earth, the Aurora Australis! Check out our Southern Lights tours including best seller the Southern Lights by Flight departing Christchurch, New Zealand.

Stewart Island Dark Sky Delights: Small Group Tour

Stewart Island

Discover the natural wonders of Stewart Island/Rakiura by day, and by night! Explore the southernmost Dark Sky Sanctuary with local guides.

4 days

Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.