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Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter

4.911 reviews
Dunedin· Invercargill
by Headout
Duration4h 30m
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience Spot Stewart Island’s elusive wild kiwi on a guided evening adventure with a scenic sunset cruise and an expert guide. Getting started Your ticket includes a 4–4.5-hour evening tour of Stewart Island. Arrive 30 minutes early at Stewart Island Experience, Main Wharf, Oban to check in and meet your expert guide before boarding the sunset cruise to Little Glory Cove. What to expect Sunset cruise across Paterson Inlet: Glide through calm waters as the sun sets, spotting seabirds, penguins, and seals along the way. Guided night walk: Follow your expert guide on a 2-hour torchlit walk through coastal forest and along the beach in search of the shy southern brown kiwi (Rakiura tokoeka). Kiwi spotting: See these rare birds in their natural habitat, using quiet observation techniques led by your guide. Return cruise: After the walk, enjoy a scenic return trip to Oban, reflecting on the wildlife you’ve seen along the way. Warm beverages: Sip complimentary hot drinks onboard the boat, with additional snacks available for purchase. Guided every step: Relax as your guide ensures safety and shares fascinating insights into Stewart Island’s wildlife.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Headout

    4.9(11 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹14,850

    Includes: 4 to 4.5-hour Stewart Island wild kiwi experience · Sunset marine cruise from Oban to Little Glory Cove · Expert nature guide · +5 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • Wear sturdy walking shoes as this experience requires walking through uneven and muddy terrain. Bring a warm jacket as the temperature can get cooler in the evenings. Pack your medications, just in case they’re not available onsite.

What to wear

sturdy walking shoes as this experience requires walking through uneven and muddy terrain

Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Visitor Terminal - Stewart Island Experience, Southland Region, Stewart Island
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End point
Visitor Terminal - Stewart Island Experience, Southland Region, Stewart Island

Good to know

Restrictions

  • Not recommended for guests with heart conditions or high blood pressure

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Wear sturdy walking shoes as this experience requires walking through uneven and muddy terrain. Bring a warm jacket as the temperature can get cooler in the evenings. Pack your medications, just in case they’re not available onsite. What's not allowed Flash photography is not allowed in this experience. This experience is restricted for guests below the age of 15. Accessibility This experience is not wheelchair accessible. This experience requires a moderate level of fitness, as it involves a 2-hour guided walk through forest and along beaches. This experience is not suitable for pregnant women and guests with heart or other medical issues. Additional information This experience can accommodate up to a maximum of 16 people. Snacks are available on board the cruise for purchase.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.