Stewart Island has a number of cruise ships visiting this coming season. For the larger cruise ships shore excursions are available as shown below subject to minimum numbers and suitable weather.
Prior bookings are essential. We may not be able to accommodate late bookings.
Our terms and conditions specifically for cruise ship customers are:
Shore excursions can be offering for the following visiting Cruise Ship:
Island Culture Scenic Road Tour + Rakiura Great Walk
Ulva Island Birds & Forest 3.5 hours
Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise 1.5 or 2.5 hours
Island Culture Scenic Road Tour 1.5 or 2 hours
We may have other options subject to group bookings. Please enquire.
OPTION 1: Island Culture Scenic Road Tour + Rakiura Great Walk
A customised tour combining Oban's scenic sites by road and a picturesque coastal walk on the Rakiura Great Walk.
The walk on the Rakiura Track is on a flat, well formed, gravel path with steps down to beach.
Duration: 3 hours, being 1.5 on scenic road tour, 1.25 hours on coastal walk, 0.25 hours return to Oban.
Time: Determined based on cruise ship arrival / departures and bookings.
Departs: Ruggedy Range Booking Office - in centre of Oban.
Returns: Oban or at your cruise ship tender.
Cost: NZ $210.00 per adult
Minimum: 8 persons. Maximum: 10 persons.
OPTION 2: Ulva Island Birds & Forest Guided Walk
Visit a predator-free nature sanctuary to view native birds and stroll in a near-pristine native forest with podocarp trees, ferns, mosses, orchids in season.
Duration: 3.5 hours, including travel to and from Ulva Island approx. 10 mins each way.
Time: Determined on cruise ship arrival, departure and bookings. Approx. 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
Departs from / Returns to: Golden Bay Wharf
Cost: NZ $180.00 p.p.
Minimum: 8 persons. Maximum: 10 persons.
Details: see Ulva Island Birds & Forest Guided Walk
OPTION 3: Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise
Enjoy the thrill of viewing albatross, penguins, shorebirds and other seabirds at close range. Excellent photo opportunities.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Note: if there is sufficient demand we can run a 2.5 hours from 1.15 pm to 3.45 pm (NZ $185.00 p.p.).
Time: Determined on cruise ship arrival, departure and bookings. Morning or afternoon.
Departs from / Returns to: Golden Bay Wharf
Cost: NZ $155.00 per adult (1.5 hour tour)
Minimum: 8 persons. Maximum: 10 persons.
Details: See Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise
OPTION 4 - Island Culture Scenic Road Tour
A scenic road tour highlighting beautiful scenery and places of interest. Disembarking for short walks to view points.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Note: subject to demand and availability we can run a 2 hour tour (NZ $130.00 per adult)
Time: Determined on cruise ship arrival, departure and bookings. Approx. 1.5 hours.
Departs from / Returns to: Oban
NZ $95.00 per adult for 1.5 hours
Minimum 8 persons. Maximum 10 persons.
Details: See Island Culture Scenic Road Tour