• Circumnavigate Ulva Island sanctuary for birds and forest walk or kayak Paterson’s Inlets tranquil shore and secret bays on our Whaling Base & Kidney Fern trip.
• Paddle across Paterson Inlet, along the winding Rakeahua River. Enjoy stunning views from Mt Rakeahua, watch wildlife, explore hidden bays and listen to stories of the past on the Rakeahua Odyssey.
• Informative commentary provided on the area and its wildlife.
• Twilight Kayaking - evening tour to experience tranquillity and nature in sheltered waters.
• Packages available including travel to Stewart Island and Accommodation.

Ruggedy Range™ Wilderness Experience - Kiwi Journey

• Journey in the footsteps of kiwi - occasional daytime sightings will leave you in awe!
• Enjoy contrasting scenery. Water taxi across the heart of Stewart Island, along Freshwater River, trek the flat 14 kms through wetland, scrub and dunes to Mason Bay, experiencing a night in a backcountry hut.
• Search for this incredible bird, learn about its unique features, listen to its distinctive call whilst marvelling at southern stars.
• Other birds may be seen including fernbird and robin.
• Informative commentary on natural and cultural history, personalised for small groups - maximum 6 persons only.
• Tailored options available including one way flight and one way hike.

Ruggedy Range™ Wilderness Experience - Ulva Island - Birds & Forest
“A magical place and superb guiding. Thank you Furhana for a morning I’m unlikely ever to forget…”

• Highly recommended, our Ulva Island guided walks give clients a full 4 hours or 8 hours on Ulva Island with more time to see and do more!
• We offer a strong natural history and birding focus with excellent commentary on the primeval rainforest, birds, and plants, Maori and European cultural history.
• Our Small Groups enjoy a more personal experience.
• We view ancient podocarp trees, delicate ground ferns, mosses and orchids.
• Clients may experience close encounters with birds including rare saddleback, endangered yellowhead, parakeet, robin, kaka (native parrot), weka, rifleman, bellbird, tui, fantail.

Ruggedy Range™ Wilderness Experience - Ulva Island - Packages & Other
We can put together packages that include travel and accommodation with any of our trips, including Day Packages. Please enquire directly.

• Stewart Island Forest & Bays – 2-3 days,
  Includes: travel & accommodation, Ulva Island - Birds & Forest 4 hours, 1 day Coastal Highlights.
• Stewart Island Kiwi & Birding Adventure – 4-5 days
  Includes: travel & accommodation, Ulva Island - Birds & Forest 8 hours, Kiwi Journey.
• Coastal Highlights Enjoy a boat ride to Port William, watching seabirds along the way and a guided coastal day walk along the Rakiura Track.
• Island Culture - Shuttle Tour
  2 hours shuttle tour, starting, 10.00 am, 2.00 pm and 5.30 pm. Small groups, maximum 10 clients. Highlighting Island life and history, places of interest, scenery. Short 5 mins walks, time to disembark for great photo opportunities.
• Outdoor Clothing & Equipment - Quality items for purchase or hire at our Birds & Forest Booking Office
• Water Taxi & Scenic Charters - For all destinations including Ulva Island