Birding Bonanza - the ultimate birding experience!

This package is the ultimate birding & nature experience on Stewart Island!

Three of the original Stewart Island specialist birding companies have joined forces to offer you the best birding experience:

Ulva's Guided Walks
Aurora Charters and
Bravo Adventure Cruises.

The morning is spent on Ulva Island; an amazing insight into the natural history, stunning bird and plant life in the southern-most bird sanctuary in the world.  Birds to watch out for are the Stewart Island Weka, South Island Saddleback, Tomtit, Rifleman, Stewart Island Robin, Brown Creeper, Tui, Kaka, Fantail, NZ Pigeon, Parakeet (yellow and red-crowned), Bellbird and Yellowhead. 

Your afternoon is a smorgasbord of seabirds!  Aurora Charter’s purpose built pelagic charter vessel takes you around the scenic Stewart Island shores discovering our magnificent seabirds, penguins and other wildlife on our coastlines.  New Zealand is the birding capital of the world; you will thoroughly enjoy wildlife encounters as well as close proximity to albatross, shearwaters, petrels, terns and many more.

To complete your full day birding bonanza, an evening twilight cruise to see the Stewart Island Brown Kiwi – the largest of the kiwi species in New Zealand. 

Requirements for full day Birding Bonanza package:

A minimum of a TWO NIGHT stay on Stewart Island would be highly advisable.  While it is possible to do the Birding Bonanza in one day, it may not always be viable due to sea and weather conditions.

Departure dates for 2011

• 28th October
• 8th November
• 20th November
• 2nd December
• 6th December
• 13th December
• 20th December

And thereafter every Tuesday from 3rd January 2012.  All departures are subject to minimum numbers.

Groups
We cater for private groups and/or individual exclusive charters. Please contact us for further information.

Useful extras to bring
Favourite binoculars, flexible swivel neck for bird viewing, good walking shoes, a day pack containing warm hat, gloves and waterproof jacket, water bottle, snacks, a desire for knowledge - and yourselves!  And don't forget your camera and extra batteries or memory card suitable for your requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor activities take place in a dynamic, natural environment that can be challenging as well as rewarding – please be prepared. There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.  We reserve the right to amend a tour due to adverse weather/sea conditions.

Go to our rates and booking page for more information.