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10 Stewart Island and the Catlins Tours in New Zealand to Put in the Diary

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Of the 10 stewart island and the catlins tours on this site, these 10 are the ones to book. Prices, running times and the thing that actually separates them sit below, so you can decide in five minutes and get back to the map.

Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket - Your 90 minutes on the beach, step by step

1.Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28Our pick

Watch tiny little blue penguins return to Ōamaru nests at dusk. 90 minutes of expert commentary, plus possible seals nearby.

“What could you not love about this experience with these cute penguins. We saw over 230 come back from a days fishing. The guides were great giving really interesting information. People need to behave, we are privileged to see these cute birds in their natural environment so we need to keep quiet and put our phones away without trying to break the rules. We also need to wrap up warm and wear a woolly hat as it gets chilly by 11pm!”

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Stewart Island: Wild Kiwi Experiences

Stewart Island: Wild Kiwi Experiences - Getting to Oban and timing your evening

2.Stewart Island: Wild Kiwi Experiences

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 177 reviews · 4 hours · from $154

Guided boat cruise and torchlit kiwi search on Stewart Island, with hot drinks, small groups, and marine wildlife at dusk.

“I must admit to not quite knowing what we had booked, and I was pleasantly surprised to find it was so much more than just a Kiwi encounter trip. The guides were very professional, the crew friendly, and we had a fabulous time. We saw a Kiwi which of course was the bonus. Thank you”

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Stewart Island: Ulva Island Guided Wilderness Walk & Cruise

Stewart Island: Ulva Island Guided Wilderness Walk & Cruise - Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary: How a Bird Walk Should Feel

Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour - How the 90-minute mini bus tour actually feels

5.Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $36Top rated

RealNZ minibus tour of Stewart Island from Oban, with live narration, stops at Lee, Halfmoon and Horseshoe bays, and Observation Rock.

“With husband on a cane, walking was kinda out of the question! This tour around Oban was just the ticket! Our driver/guide was informative and charming. Several tour stops broke up the drive and, as it was a rather warm day, the van's A/C was lovely!”

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Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island - Prices Inlet and the historical whaler’s base you can actually reach

6.Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $89

Catamaran cruise from Stewart Island to Ulva Island, where a guided walk in a predator-free sanctuary brings birdlife to life.

“Our guide Karen was highly knowledgible & very entertaining. She was constantly aware of the members in her group & ensured everyone got to see the bird or plant or other natural feature that she was pointing out. Her "bird calls" often got responses from her feathered friends. A great & memorable tour.”

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Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Experiences

Stewart Island: Wild Kiwi Experiences - Getting to Oban and timing your evening

Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air - The pilot-led commentary that turns views into context

Stewart Island: Guided Wilderness Walk

Stewart Island: Guided Wilderness Walk - From Oban ferry terminal to the start of the walk

9.Stewart Island: Guided Wilderness Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3h 20m · from $118

Small-group sea cruise and guided wilderness walk to Oneke on Stewart Island, with Māori and European stories plus wildlife spotting.

“India and Harry were very knowledgeable with all aspects of our tour. I was quite impressed they spoke the language of the Māori and knew customs even though they were not of Māori heritage.”

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Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk

Stewart Island: Guided Wilderness Walk - From Oban ferry terminal to the start of the walk

10.Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $123

Guided wilderness walk at Oneke, The Neck, on Stewart Island. Sea cruise from Oban, wildlife including sea lions, return boat ride.

“Absolutely amazing tour observing stunning coastal scenery and lovely walk through native bush. A lot of birds and even up, close and personal encounters with sea lions! Knowledgeable and passionate young guides in tune with the peninsulRead more”

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