Highlights
- Stewart Island 3 day activity package
- Return ferry transfers from Bluff to Stewart Island
- Guided 1.5 hour Village & Bays Tour
- 3 hour cruise of Paterson Inlet & Ulva Island walk
Description
Visit Stewart Island, the southernmost island of New Zealand, on a 3 day Real Rakiura Experience with RealNZ. Stewart Island is the perfect New Zealand destination to escape the hustle and bustle of normal life and reconnect with nature. The Real Rakiura Experience combines your return Bluff-Oban ferry transfers with two must-do activities on Stewart Island. All that remains is to book your accommodation!
Discover the history of Stewart Island on a guided Village & Bays Tour with RealNZ, visiting highlights such as Horseshoe Bay, Observation Rock and the entrance to Rakiura National Park. This 1.5 hour small group tour is a fantastic introduction to the local stories and stunning scenery of Stewart Island.
Delve deeper into the hidden coves, remote beaches and lush forests of Stewart Island on a 3 hour return cruise around Paterson Inlet. The Ulva Island Explorer cruise offers the perfect vantage point for wildlife viewing and also includes a 45 minute guided walk of Ulva Island, a predator-free sanctuary for native birdlife.
Space out your Stewart Island activities over 3 days, leaving plenty of free time to explore the walking tracks, golden beaches and quaint township of Oban.
Trip Includes
Duration
Departures
- The ferry departs Bluff at 9:45am & 5:15pm
- The ferry departs Stewart Island at 8:00am & 3:30pm
- Departs from RealNZ visitor terminals in Bluff & Oban
- Please note the Ulva Island Explorer is not available May-Aug, option to book the Return Ferry & Village Tour only during this time
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Accommodation is not included in this package. You will need to arrange your accommodation independently
- If you are short on time, experience Stewart Island in one day with the Rakiura For A Day package
- Suitable for all ages
- Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
- Infants 4 years & under travel free of charge
- Children must be booked with at least 1 adult
- Please enter your preferred ferry departure time and day of each tour upon booking
- Please note, your tour departure times will be confirmed after completing your booking
- Stewart Island is a 1 hour ferry ride from Bluff
- Limit of 1 carry on bag & 1 large bag per person
- Multi-day parking is available in Bluff opposite the terminal (extra cost)
- Bring your camera, waterproof coat, warm layers, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent & comfortable shoes for walking
Normal Retail Prices
- Full Real Rakiura Experience:
- Adult NZD$389.00
- Child (5-15yrs) NZD$198.00
- Return Ferry & Village Tour only:
- Adult NZD$270.00
- Child (5-15yrs) NZD$139.00
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