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. 

Conservation Fund: We will donate $ 5.00 p.p. into the Ruggedy Range Conservation Fund for each person that takes part in at least 2 tours (except those relating to the special discounted offers).  The monies will be used to support protection of our native wildlife and ecosystems from threats that include from the use of harmful pesticides / rodenticides. Thank you for your support.

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 $190 $140
Ulva Island Birds & Forest Tour
Half day - 3.5 hours
Yes 3.5 hours Reasonable $180 $130
Ulva Island Birds & Forest Tour
Full day
Yes 8.5 hours* Good $380 $280
Ulva Island Birding
Half day - 4.5 hours
Yes 4.5 hours * Reasonable $190 $140
Ulva Island Birding
Half day - 3.5 hours
Yes 3.5 hours Reasonable $180 $130
Ulva Island Birding
Full day tour
Yes 8.5 hours* Good $380 $280
Stewart Island
Evening Eco Watch / Kiwi Spotting
2 hours
Kiwi 2 hours Reasonable $150 $95
Evening Eco Watch / Kiwi Spotting
3 hours
Kiwi Approx. 3 hours Reasonable $175 $110
Kiwi Journey
Boat in / out
Kiwi + Other 2 days + 1 night Good $1785 $1535
Kiwi Journey
Fly in / boat out
Kiwi + Other 2 days + 1 night Good $2020 $1720
Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise Yes 2.5 hours Reasonable $185 $135
Kiwi, Dunes & Beach Kiwi + Other 3 days + 2 nights Good $2750 $2350
Pelagic Birding Tours Yes 3 hours Reasonable $190 $150
Birding Road Tour Yes 2 hours Reasonable $140 $90

* 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 2027.