Paterson Inlet Cruise including Ulva Island from Stewart Island
Oban, New Zealand
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Trip Type: Day Cruises
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Enjoy a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet and a guided walk in the renowned bird sanctuary of Ulva Island.
The cruise showcases some stunning scenery and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Our local guides are passionate about this area and provide informative commentary during the scenic cruise. While onboard, keep a lookout for fur seals and penguins – there are a lot of them around.
At Ulva Island enjoy a 45 minute, easy guided walk with your guide. The island is a renowned wildlife sanctuary where many rare and endangered native species of birdlife and plants flourish in a predator free environment. Home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads among other species; keep your ears and eyes out to view these special and rare birds.
The cruise showcases some stunning scenery and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Our local guides are passionate about this area and provide informative commentary during the scenic cruise. While onboard, keep a lookout for fur seals and penguins – there are a lot of them around.
At Ulva Island enjoy a 45 minute, easy guided walk with your guide. The island is a renowned wildlife sanctuary where many rare and endangered native species of birdlife and plants flourish in a predator free environment. Home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads among other species; keep your ears and eyes out to view these special and rare birds.
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Enjoy a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet and a guided walk in the renowned bird sanctuary of Ulva Island.
The cruise showcases some stunning scenery and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Our local guides are passionate about this area and provide informative commentary during the scenic cruise. While onboard, keep a lookout for fur seals and penguins – there are a lot of them around.
At Ulva Island enjoy a 45 minute, easy guided walk with your guide. The island is a renowned wildlife sanctuary where many rare and endangered native species of birdlife and plants flourish in a predator free environment. Home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads among other species; keep your ears and eyes out to view these special and rare birds.Discover Stewart Island from the water on a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet and a guided walk in Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary
The cruise will showcase some of Paterson Inlet’s stunning scenery with its hidden coves and unspoiled beaches. You’ll hear fascinating stories of early Maori history and European settlement from your guide as we pass various landmarks. Your guide is passionate about this area, provides informative commentary and is more than happy to answer questions. While on board, keep a look out for fur seals and penguins – we see a lot of them around this area.
Paterson Inlet is home to renowned wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island and we’ll stop there for a 45 minute guided walk. The island is home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads amongst other species. It is also a protected habitat for some of New Zealand’s rarest plant species. A regular highlight is to encounter an inquisitive weka on the beach.
For the remainder of the cruise around Paterson Inlet, relax on board our modern catamaran and enjoy the coastal scenery before heading back to base.
The cruise showcases some stunning scenery and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Our local guides are passionate about this area and provide informative commentary during the scenic cruise. While onboard, keep a lookout for fur seals and penguins – there are a lot of them around.
At Ulva Island enjoy a 45 minute, easy guided walk with your guide. The island is a renowned wildlife sanctuary where many rare and endangered native species of birdlife and plants flourish in a predator free environment. Home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads among other species; keep your ears and eyes out to view these special and rare birds.Discover Stewart Island from the water on a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet and a guided walk in Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary
The cruise will showcase some of Paterson Inlet’s stunning scenery with its hidden coves and unspoiled beaches. You’ll hear fascinating stories of early Maori history and European settlement from your guide as we pass various landmarks. Your guide is passionate about this area, provides informative commentary and is more than happy to answer questions. While on board, keep a look out for fur seals and penguins – we see a lot of them around this area.
Paterson Inlet is home to renowned wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island and we’ll stop there for a 45 minute guided walk. The island is home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads amongst other species. It is also a protected habitat for some of New Zealand’s rarest plant species. A regular highlight is to encounter an inquisitive weka on the beach.
For the remainder of the cruise around Paterson Inlet, relax on board our modern catamaran and enjoy the coastal scenery before heading back to base.
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