Discover New Zealand's smallest island by cruise with regular stops to explore the native bush and visit historical sites.
14 Main Road,
Oban
Experience our leisurely, fun and informative cruise aboard Aihe, seeking out wildlife encounters in Paterson Inlet. Enjoy the lovely scenic bush covered coastline. Your crew will provide interesting information about wildlife seen and ensure you have time for excellent photo opportunities.
This tour operates towards the eastern side of Paterson Inlet, based on weather, sea conditions and wildlife opportunities.
LOCATION
Paterson Inlet
BIRDS SEEN
Some commonly seen birds include:
Sea birds: White-capped mollymawk, Buller's mollymawk, little blue penguin
Shore birds: White-fronted tern, black-fronted tern, pied and variable oystercatchers, Stewart Island shag, spotted shag, pied shag, little black shag.
Note: on some of our trips we have also seen yellow-eyed penguin, Fiordland crested penguin, sooty shearwater, common diving petrel, cape pigeon, Australasian gannet, skua.
WILDLIFE SEEN
Bottle-nosed dolphins and fur seals are seen occasionally.
Content
Ruggedy Range
Last modified
Wed 15 Jul 2020
- Activities
- Natural Attraction
- Guided Tours
- Nature & Wildlife
- Sightseeing
- Private Hire & Charters
- Qualmark
- Less than half day
- Family Friendly
- Guided
- Wildlife Spotting
- Scenic Cruises
- Scenic Tour
Features
Nearby
A comfy 53 seat cinema that screens a range of movies and is proudly the home of 'A Local's Tail'; a delightfully quirky local short film.
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This spa boasts of the best private sea views in Halfmoon Bay. Let them pamper you with an elite selection of bodywork treatments.
This bay lies on the eastern coast of Stewart Island and is home to the island's only township, Oban, and a handful of family friendly sandy beaches.
DEAL: 20% off for groups of 2 or more
