Ulva Island Water Taxi & Freedom Walk

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Highlights & inclusions

Water taxi to Ulva Island
Flexible, on demand bookings
Full commentary on boat
Freedom walk on easy walking tracks & beaches
Stunning landscape
Bird sanctuary
From $50.00
$30.00NZD
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What you can expect

Go your own way!

Departing from Golden Bay, the Raikiura water taxi will travel across the picturesque Paterson Inlet to arrive at the world's most southern open bird sanctuary to enjoy a self guided tour of Ulva Island.

Ulva Island has an abundance of endangered plants and birds including the Stewart Island robin, kakariki, saddleback, and mohua (yellowhead).

Create your own schedule by picking up a self guide booklet from our booking office before you depart and spend as long as you like exploring the sandy beaches and rocky outcrops that surround the island. The Rakiura Charters water taxi service is on demand so your pick up time can be arrange to suit you or the littlier legs in your family.

Pack a picnic for the day and you might be lucky enough to spot a Stewart Island Brown Kiwi (Tokoeka) while you rest for lunch.

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Location

10 Main Road, Oban, Southland 9818

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Return water taxi transfer
  • Full commentary 
Exclusions
  • Ulva Island water taxi from Halfmoon Bay runs on demand, please contact us to check availability
Duration
  • Allow at least 2-4 hours
Departure Location
  • Departing daily from Golden Bay and Halfmoon Bay (on demand)
  • Hourly from 9am
Additional Information
  • What to bring to Ulva Island: Warm, comfortable clothing and footwear, binoculars, personal water bottle
  • Child rates apply (6-13yrs)
  • Infants 5yrs & under travel free of charge
  • Ulva Island water taxi from Halfmoon Bay runs on demand, please contact us to check availability
Cancellation Policy
  • All Cancellations should be made in writing via email and should state the reason for the cancellation (any last-minute cancellations should also be made by phone):
  • a) If a cancellation is made 30 days or more prior to travel, a 5% cancellation fee will apply;
  • b) If a cancellation is received 29 days or less prior to travel, 100% of the booking fare is due.

Recent reviews

5/5
Based on 1 review
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Sandra Davenport

over 1 year ago

Water taxi was punctual, boat skipper was very helpful with information about Ulva Island and ensured we boarded and disembarked the boat safely- very good service and a great destination to visit

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