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Stewart Island Experience Village Bay Tours & Evening Guided Walks

Stewart Island is New Zealand’s ultimate eco-tourism destination. Its densely forested hills, and untouched coastline of rocky outcrops and creamy golden sand beaches make it a haven for native marine and bird life.

Vivid dawn and twilight hues give rise to the island’s Maori name, Rakiura – land of the glowing skies.

Village and Bays Tours

  • Explore Oban township and the surrounding bays in a modern mini-buses
  • Gain an entertaining insight into New Zealand’s southernmost community
  • Learn about the history and environment of this beautiful island
  • Stewart Islanders are proud of their home – enjoying its simpler, slower pace
  • The local guides enjoy sharing their knowledge & allow plenty of time for photo stops & short walks
  • Highlights include a visit to the Rakiura National Park entrance at Lee Bay, beautiful Horseshoe Bay and stunning views of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock

Evening Guided Walks

  • Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Stewart Island’s long southern twilight
  • The small group guided walks to Little River provides an unforgettable insight into the diversity and beauty of this island sanctuary
  • Learn about Stewart Island’s historic sawmilling industry & todays paua & oyster industries
  • Then join your guide for a walk through tall native forest & along beautiful coastlines to Little River
  • This charming estuary is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the tranquility of a Stewart Island
  • Throughout your walk, a local nature guide will tell you about Stewart Island’s unique cultural and natural heritage and point out the native plant life
  • Gain an understanding of the work locals are doing to preserve the abundant bird population
  • Suitable for most ages and fitness levels
  • Small group size (maximum of eight people per guide)
  • Torches are supplied

Departures

Tours depart from the Oban Visitor Centre

Village and Bays Tours

  • All Year: 11 am & 1 pm
  • November – April: 11 am, 1 pm & 4 pm

Evening Guided Walks

  • 1 November – 31 March: 6 pm

Duration

Village and Bays Tours: 1 hour 30 minutes

Evening Guided Walks: 2 hours (includes one hour of walking on well-formed tracks)

Location

Tours depart from the Oban Visitor Centre, Stewart Island, New Zealand.

  
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Village and Bays Tours

Adult from NZ$45, Child from NZ$22

 

Evening Guided Walks

Adult & Child from NZ$50 (min age 14 years)

 

* Child rates apply for 5 – 14 years

* Infants 0 – 4 years carried free of charge

* All pricing is in New Zealand Dollars

* Select an item(s) above and add it to your booking cart with your other New Zealand activity, accommodation and transport needs and submit to NZ Travel Organiser. A travel consultant will contact you in less than 12 hours with availability and best available price. Upon your approval and payment you will then receive confirmation and your travel vouchers.

 

  
             

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