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

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Check in at the Ferry Terminal

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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.

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Tùy chọn

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

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

Đánh giá

4.72

65 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Throughly recommend this trip with RealNZ
Peter F,
7 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Expert and friendly guides Natasha and Charles. Very knowledgeable, we saw penguins, seals and many seabirds. Then landing and going through the bush to spot Kiwis. We were fortunate to see two which came very close to us. An amazing experience which we would throughly recommend.
Penguins birds seals and kiwis!
DayTrip28570175073,
6 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We saw three species of penguin many birds and kiwi!!! Expertly run by Analiese and Natasha and their knowledge and passion are very infective. They really tried to make sure everyone on the trip got a view of the various animals we came in contact with. Absolutely a great night out with a hot chocolate and bickies on the way home :)
Group size too large so only the people in front can see the kiwi.
GrandTour35540218476,
17 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
3.00
There were 10 people in our group and only several people in front of the single file line could see the kiwi. Use a different company that takes no more than 4 people. This company could have split the group in half, each with a guide. We saw several other cool birds and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly, but in the end, we were there to see kiwi. It would have been different if there were no kiwi to be seen, but to find one and not include everyone in the group was extremely disappointing.
Wonderful experience!
Susan T,
29 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
This 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
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
The 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.
As an Aussie, seeing a kiwi was a unique and memorable experience.
Q2937AArobertw,
16 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip consisted of great seabird watching (I'm a serious birder) and 1.5hrs of kiwi spotting. Our guides, Sarah and Natasha, were excellent and found a kiwi, not all trips do, which wandered no more than 2m from us. Natasha videoed it and transferred the video to my phone for a wonderful record of a unique experience. I was one of only three trippers, a group of 20 might struggle to get the same close views. We were also fortunate to have calm, dry weather as rain would have dampened the experience in more ways than one. I thoroughly recommend the Wild Kiwi Encounter.
An absolute delight
kenr310,
11 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic adventure. We were lucky enough to see yellow eyed penguins in the water and two kiwis apart from many other bird and seal encounters. One kiwi stayed around for 20 minutes. An absolute delight.
very dedicated and knowledgeable guides
Compass17032434016,
29 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The two guides and the skipper were very dedicated and knowledgeable. We were allowed to watch albatrosses, sea lions, penguins and two kiwis on the night walk from the boat. The clear starry sky on the beach completed the experience. We would definitely book this tour again.
The highlight of our trip
302JaneE,
21 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the wild Kiwi walk and also the Island explorer. Karen and Natasha were the guides on both and we were in Karen’s group each time. The boat captains, Mac and Nick were great, and Karen was just awesome, as was Natasha These trips were the highlight of our amazing visit to New Zealand. The experience was outstanding, due to what we saw but also the passion for birds and animals that Karen and the others displayed. It really was excellent
Highlight of our NZ tour
54Maggie,
11 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Highlight of our NZ holiday. Enjoyed seeing other wildlife on the way and our guides were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We saw about 6 wild kiwis and really appreciated how well organised and prepared our group was for tramp in silence. Wonderful evening