Ulva's Guided Walks, half day Ulva Island guided walk

Ulva Island Guided Walk - Beautiful Birding & Botany

Let one of our exceptional local guides take you on a journey of discovery on Ulva Island. Immerse yourself in a primeval environment - close to what Aotearoa was like before humans arrived. Weave your way through mature, lush native podocarp forest, get down on your knees and discover unique mosses, lichens and exquisite seasonal orchids, or sit and absorb the sounds of a birdsong chorus like you have never heard before. You may even get your shoelaces pecked by the local cheeky weka.

Small, personalised tours are our speciality. Whatever your interests are, our knowledgeable guides will ensure that you leave Ulva Island with a wealth of new knowledge and an appreciation for just how incredible it is to have visited such a special place.

Ulva Island has 4.5km of well maintained gravel walking tracks - walking pace and route is decided by the activity of the birds and the number of discoveries in the bush edges and forested canopy. The hardest part is deciding on how many stops to make for photographs!

Tours Depart: 8.20am & 12.40pm daily (Aug-May)*
Tour Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
What happens on the day: meet our guide at the Golden Bay Wharf for a biosecurity briefing and 7-minute water taxi journey across Paterson Inlet to Ulva Island. Explore all that Ulva has to offer, alongside our fantastic guide. At the conclusion of your walk, you will head back across Paterson Inlet in the water taxi to Golden Bay Wharf, where the tour ends.
Price includes:
Return water taxi transport between Stewart Island and Ulva Island, our specialist natural history guide for the duration of the tour, Department of Conservation concession fees and GST.
Operates: year-round except Christmas Day
Suitable for: bird watchers, botanists, nature lovers and families**
Group size: ideally between 3 - 7 people
Fitness Requirements:

sufficient mobility to step from the wharf to the boat (height equivalent of floor to seat of a chair),
ability to walk unassisted for at least 3 hours
agility for several sets of steps (some without handrails) and sandy beach

* June/July tours typically depart at 9.30am only. Flexible/additional departures may be possible - please contact us to enquire.
** Please consider the duration of our tour and its suitability for younger family members. Tours cannot be ended prematurely.

PRICES
Adult: From $194
Teenager (14 - 18yrs): From $108
Child (5 - 13 yrs): From $95

BOOK NOW

If you wish to book a tour departing in the next 72 hours or if there is no availability showing for your chosen dates please contact us to enquire
Prior bookings are essential

WE ALSO OFFER:

exclusive private tours for 1 - 6 people on Ulva Island - great for family groups or those that want dedicated guide attention on specific interests or needs
customised tours for larger groups including families, schools, work functions and team building - please contact us to enquire

Join us on BOTH our kiwi spotting and Ulva Island tours and get a discount!
Book our Night & Day Combo directly with us and get a special rate (terms apply)

I must say [Ulva Island] was amongst the most magic time that we had in NZ. Time and things we do together as a couple are precious now, so when there is a magic majestic place like Ulva Island revealed to us by someone with knowledge and passion that you have for the place, it is just perfect.
Glynn & David, Australia