A wide variety of birdwatching and kiwi spotting tours, guided walks and cruises on Stewart Island and Ulva Island to suit your interests and abilities for beginners to experienced birdwatchers. Enjoy the thrill of seeking out and observing birds and kiwi in the wild. Learn interesting facts from our knowledgeable and passionate guides.

Experience an encounter in the wild with a kiwi, our national bird, on our evening walk or an overnight journey.  

For a list of birds in the Stewart Island area refer to Birds Seen.

Combine tours to maximise your birding experience. 

Trip Good for Birders Duration Fitness Adult NZD p.p. Child NZD p.p.
Ulva Island
Ulva Island Birds & Forest Tour
Half day - 4.5 hours
Yes 4.5 hours * Reasonable $160 $110
Ulva Island Birds & Forest Tour
Half day - 3.5 hours
Yes 3.5 hours Reasonable $145 $95
Ulva Island Birds & Forest Tour
Full day
Yes 8.5 hours* Good $325 $230
Ulva Island Birding
Half day - 4.5 hours
Yes 4.5 hours * Reasonable $160 $110
Ulva Island Birding
Half day - 3.5 hours
Yes 3.5 hours Reasonable $145 $95
Ulva Island Birding
Full day tour
Yes 8.5 hours* Good $325 $230
Stewart Island
Evening Eco Watch / Kiwi Spotting
3 hours
Kiwi Approx. 3 hours Reasonable $155 $95
Evening Eco Watch / Kiwi Spotting
2 hours
Kiwi 2 hours Reasonable $125 $85
Kiwi Journey
Boat in / out
Kiwi + Other 2 days + 1 night Good $885 $710
Kiwi Journey
Fly in / boat out
Kiwi + Other 2 days + 1 night Good $1065 $840
Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise Yes 2.5 hours Reasonable $160 $110
Kiwi, Dunes & Beach Kiwi + Other 3 days + 2 nights Good $1500 $1250
Pelagic Birding Tours Yes 3 hours Reasonable $180 $120
Birding Road Tour Yes 2 hours Reasonable $95 $60

* Ulva Island tours are of slightly shorter duration during the off-season. Refer to tour pages for timings.

PRICING INFORMATION

All prices include GST (good and services tax).
Child rates apply from 5 to 14 years of age.
Rates shown above are valid to June 2024.  Rates for July 2024 to June 2025 will be published in June 2024, or please enquire