Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Experiences
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Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounters
Experience the magic of Rakiura/Stewart Island on an unforgettable evening adventure. Begin with a scenic cruise around nearby islands (weather permitting), spotting rare seabirds and marine life like albatross, penguins, and fur seals. As dusk falls, arrive at your kiwi-spotting destination for a guided walk under the stars.
Choose from two unique experiences:
Wild Kiwi Encounter: Journey through coastal forest and along a secluded beach by torchlight in search of the elusive tokoeka (southern brown kiwi).
Wild Kiwi & Culture Encounter: Explore Oneke, a culturally rich area known as “The Neck,” where you’ll hear stories of Māori and European heritage before your kiwi search. End the night with a warm drink in a traditional whare (Māori building) before cruising back to Oban.
Important Info: Approx. 2 hours of walking required. Tracks may be muddy or uneven—sturdy footwear and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Thông tin khác
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suitable for children under 16 years
A reasonable level of fitness is required
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
Complimentary tea and coffee on board return scenic cruise
Cần Quan Tâm
RealNZ
Check in at the Ferry Terminal
Stewart Island
Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounters Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring Rakiura/Stewart Island’s wildlife and culture. Begin with a scenic cruise spotting rare seabirds and marine life before arriving at your kiwi-spotting location. On the Wild Kiwi Encounter, enjoy a guided torchlit walk through forest and beach to search for the elusive tokoeka (southern brown kiwi). Or choose the Wild Kiwi & Culture Encounter at Oneke, where you’ll hear stories of Māori and European heritage before your kiwi search, finishing with a warm drink in a traditional whare. Note: Moderate fitness required (approx. 2 hrs walking). Tracks may be muddy or uneven—wear sturdy footwear and dress warmly.
Tùy chọn
Wild Kiwi Departures
Wild Kiwi: Sunset cruise spotting rare marine life, then take a guided walk through forest and along the beach to search for wild kiwi
Wild Kiwi & Culture Departures
Wild Kiwi + Culture: Discover Oneke’s rich Māori and European heritage as day fades to night, with stories, stunning coastal views, and wild kiwi
Đánh giá
62 đánh giá
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Wonderful experience!
Susan T,
29 thg 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience - the guides (Jan and Natasha) were super knowledgeable and experienced. There was lots if education done about the kiwis and other animals which made the experience even more enjoyable. We saw lots of animals from the boat, had a walk through the forest at night (which was a cool experience in and of itself). Then saw a kiwi on the beach and it just went about its business (eating) for about 30 minutes while we watched it - it didn’t even realize we were there. Then hot chocolate on the boat for the return to harbour
Wonderful Experience
Christine K,
18 thg 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00The excursion fulfilled every promise on delivering wildlife sightings and was well worth the cost charged. Guides were personable, knowledgeable and very efficient. My sister and I enjoyed this same excursion a year ago and it was because of the excellence that we repeated the tour again this year.
Fun and exciting adventure!
Denise M,
2 thg 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00The trip was fabulous. The guides were energetic, fun, and provided lots of great information. We saw penguins, fur seals, albatross, and kiwis! A very exciting and fun night.
Awesome
Praema R,
19 thg 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a great trip with tour guides Karen and Natasha. Seeing a kiwi in the wild was one of our highlights of our holidays!!
Overpriced, WAY Too Many People
Thomas M,
8 thg 3, 2024
- Viator
2.00Kiwi are naturally very scared of vibrations, noises, and lights, so we were very surprised that they sent us out to hunt kiwi in large groups of 11 each with flashlights without red light filters (which are less offensive to kiwi). We walked around for hours and didn't see any kiwi, probably because there was always someone in the group stumbling or brushing loudly against a tree. The guides were also using bright, non-red flashlights to look for/scare away the kiwi. At this price, the groups should be WAY smaller, probably 4 or 5 at most, to have a realistic chance of seeing kiwi. We saw cool penguins and sea lions on the way, but that's not what we traveled to Stewart Island or booked this tour for. They also only brought about half as many binoculars as there were guests, which was disappointing. I would not recommend this tour, just go look for kiwi on your own with red light filters on your flashlights. We found 2 on our own the next night!
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