Ulva's Guided Walks, bird watching and botanical experiences at Ulva Island and Stewart Island, New Zealand

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Covid-19 >> New Zealand (except Auckland) is at alert level 2. Businesses may operate if able to do so safely. Public health measures that we have in place include: keeping groups of customers at least 1 metre apart, recording contact information of our customers, displaying the Government COVID-tracer QR code for customers to scan, encouraging the use of face coverings and having hand sanitiser available. The water taxi service will restrict number of passengers onboard and disinfect high-touch areas such as hand rails in-between each journey. If you have cold or flu symptoms you will not be able to join our tours.

Ulva's Guided Walks is one of the original bird watching companies on Stewart Island, locally owned and operating since 2000. We offer a range of bird watching and botanical experiences at Ulva Island and Stewart Island and specialise in small personal tours - from a few hours to half day, full day and evening experiences.

Take time to enjoy and discover the temperate Gondwanaland rainforest of Ulva Island with one of our local guides - experienced birding, wildlife and natural history specialists that have their own special connection with Stewart Island, the place we call home.

Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary is a unique predator-free environment with well maintained gravel walking tracks. Discover rare and endangered birds and plants at close quarters and take away the knowledge that you have glimpsed a part of a unique and primeval world.