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1 day activity package in Stewart Island

Return ferry transfers from Bluff

1.5 hour guided tour of Stewart Island highlights

45 minute guided walk on Ulva Island

What you can expect

If you are looking for a unique day out, visit Stewart Island on the Rakiura For A Day. Just 30 kilometres south of the South Island, Stewart Island is a beautiful destination for wildlife lovers, walkers & those looking to escape to nature

Stewart Island Ferry Departing from Bluff, the Stewart Island ferry service is the most convenient way to reach Stewart Island. The journey across the Foveaux Strait takes 1 hour, and passengers can enjoy views along the way

Tour A:Village & Bays Tour Once you arrive in Oban, your first activity is a 1.5 hour Village & Bays Tour. Gain an introduction into the community, its history & incredible scenery onboard a comfortable minibus with your guide

Tour B: Ulva Island Explorer The second half of your day is spent exploring Stewart Island on a 3 hour cruise and guided walk. The Ulva Island Explorer cruises around Paterson Inlet & stops at the Ulva Island predator-free sanctuary, where you can join a 45 minute guided walk and look out for birdlife

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Location

Stewart Island, null, Southland Region 9818

What you need to know

<more-info><ul><li> Return ferry transfers from <a href="/en/stewart-island/stewart-island-ferry">Bluff to Stewart Island</a> </li><li> Tour A | 1.5 hour <a href="/en/stewart-island/village-and-bays-trips-stewart-island">Village & Bays Tour</a> </li><li> Tour B | <a href="/en/stewart-island/paterson-inlet-cruise-stewart-island">Ulva Island Tour</a></li></ul></more-info>

<more-info><ul><li> 1 day (allow 8 hours)</li></ul></more-info>

<more-info><ul><li> Stewart Island Ferry departs from the RealNZ visitor terminal in Bluff at 9:45am in Winter (May-Sep) & 9:15am in Summer (Oct-April) </li><li> Village & Bays Tour departs at 10:45am & 11:00am </li><li> Return ferry departs from Stewart Island at 4:00pm in summer (3:00pm in winter) </li><li> Operates daily all year (Ulva Island only available September-May)</li></ul></more-info>

<more-info><ul><li> Suitable for all ages </li><li> Child rates apply (5-15yrs) </li><li> Infants 0-4yrs travel free of charge </li><li> Children must be booked with at least 1 adult </li><li> Stewart Island is a 1 hour ferry ride from Bluff </li><li> Parking is available in Bluff opposite the terminal (extra cost) </li><li> Bring a camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, warm layers, waterproof coat, comfortable shoes for walking & insect repellent </li><li> Please <a href="/en/faqs#contact-us">contact us</a> to book </li></ul></more-info>