GalleryStewart Island Wild Kiwi Experiences Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- Choose from two unforgettable Wild Kiwi experiences:
- 2-hour Wild Kiwi Encounter
- 1 ½ hr sea cruise looking for marine life
- Guided 2-hour walk through forest and beach
- Complimentary hot drinks and biscuits onboard the vessel
- 4-hour Wild Kiwi and Culture Encounter
- Return sea cruise on a comfortable catamaran
- Exclusive access to remote and secluded Oneke, ‘The Neck’
- Evening and night time guided walk along beaches and through forests
- Storytelling of Oneke’s Māori and European history and culture
- Searching for wild Rakiura tokoeka (Stewart Island brown kiwi)
- A hot cup of cocoa, tea or coffee in a brand-new whare (Māori building)
- 2-hour Wild Kiwi Encounter
- Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking an unforgettable New Zealand experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wild Kiwi Encounter lasts 2 hours
The Wild Kiwi and Culture Encounter lasts 4 hours
Yes, children over the age of 15 are welcome, making it a great family experience for wildlife enthusiasts.
This experience aims to discover wild kiwis in their natural habitat. While you have a higher chance of finding them with your expert guide, wild animals are unpredictable, and there is no 100% guarantee kiwis will appear.
Their rareness, their wild nature, and the thrill of searching are what makes the experience special and enjoyable.
Flash photography is not permitted to avoid disturbing the kiwi. You may take photos with red-filtered lighting only.
Yes. As wild kiwi are most active after dark, this experience depart in the evening and return late at night. You will need to book accommodation on Stewart Island for the night of your tour.
From time to time the tour operator may cancel the tour if Stewart Island is experiencing heavy rain or winds that would make a tour unsafe or uncomfortable. Please ensure that that the tour operator have contact details for you in case we need to advise of cancellation – a mobile contact number, or the name of your accommodation on the Island. The tour operator recommends you bring wet weather gear and appropriate footwear.
Yes, it is a fully guided trip. Your dedicated nature guides will ensure that you maximise your wildlife viewing opportunities during the tour.
Yes, you may have the opportunity to spot little blue penguins, albatross, or fur seals as you cruise from Oban to Little Glory Cove. While there is no guarantee you will see wildlife, your guide will keep a lookout along the way.
Yes, the operator provide complimentary refreshments following the walk. This includes tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits.
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