Discover New Zealand's smallest island by cruise with regular stops to explore the native bush and visit historical sites.

14 Main Road,
Oban
Cruise through Paterson Inlet to Foveaux Straits and to nearby islands. Look out for and view seabirds including majestic albatross, petrels, prion, shearwater, skua, penguins and cormorants. Enjoy some excellent photo opportunities. Your Skipper / Guide will provide useful information and assist with bird identification.
LOCATION
For small groups we use our vessel: Paterson Inlet and nearby Islands out from Halfmoon Bay, in Foveaux Straits.
For larger groups we charter a bigger vessel (as available): Nearby islands out from Halfmoon Bay, Foveaux Straits, Wreck Reef.
BIRDS SEEN
Birds commonly seen in the area include:
Southern royal albatross, white-capped mollymawk, Buller's mollymawk, Salvin's mollymawk, northern giant petrel, skua, sooty shearwater, common diving petrel, cape pigeon, white-fronted tern, black-fronted tern, fairy prion, little blue penguin, yellow-eyed penguin, Fiordland crested penguin, Stewart Island shag, spotted shag, pied shag, little black shag, pied and variable oystercatchers.
WILDLIFE SEEN
We see New Zealand fur seals and sea lions. Occasionally we may see bottle-nosed dolphins.
Content
Ruggedy Range
Last modified
Mon 7 Dec 2020
- Activities
- Attraction
- Natural Attraction
- Guided Tours
- Nature & Wildlife
- Outdoor Activities
- Sightseeing
- Private Hire & Charters
- Qualmark
- Less than half day
- Family Friendly
- Guided
- Wildlife Spotting
- Scenic Attraction
- Scenic Tour
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