Eco Tours in Stewart Island
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Eco Tours in Stewart Island
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- Andrew SLiphook, UK87 contributionsI spent one of my two days on Stewart Island taking three trips run by Furhana of RaggedyRange. A seabird spotting trip for a couple of hours (Inc three kinds of Albatross, little blue penguins and a massive flock of Sooty Sheerwater then half a day on Ulva island (nearly all the birds you'd go to see were seen), then kiwi spotting after dark - and yes we saw a kiwi.
Furhana is passionate about natural history and conservation. She has encyclopedic knowledge of the wildlife on Stewart Island. She wants all her clients to have the best time and the best chance of seeing what you want. She is very much a "quality not quantity" guide.
So, to get the best out of whatever you book, respect her and her experience and above all respect nature. If you want to walk on a trail for an hour chatting away to your friends, you will scare the wildlife off and see nothing.
It's clear that some folk who've posted reviews dislike her manner and/or style. In my view it is an enormous privilege to go on these tours and see wonderful wildlife, some of which is critically endangered. I'd recommend this company any day of the week.Written 19 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Joe M1 contributionFabulous experience in every way! Al has a very special talent for sharing his knowledge of the skies in a fashion that is deeply informed, always helpful, and full of enthusiasm shared with his guests. He paints the skies with a laser pointer and offers binoculars and a stunning view through his superb telescope. And the logistics are flawless, from pickup to drop-off: on our somewhat chilly night, he provided wool blankets, hot water bottles, and delicious real hot chocolate! The tour makes the stars in our galaxy seem almost within arm's reach. Truly a magnificently memorable experience! Joe M., USAWritten 9 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- medeacorp mLower Hutt, New Zealand10 contributionsDay trip from Bluff to Stewart Island with a bus trip and ferry trip to Ulva Island .
Great service both ways on the stewart Island Ferry (It was perfect conditions ).
We had an extremely enjoyable bus trip to some of the loveliest places on the populated part of the Island with our tour guide and bus driver RHYS , he has a very comfortable informative manner and likes a bit of chit chat , it was a fantastic introduction to the Experience , thank you RHYS.
Also the ferry trip to Ulva Island with our to Guides was a most interesting with a very enjoyable and educational walk through the lovely natural regenerating bush on very easy to walk tracks there were a lot of encounters with the beautiful birdlife.
Thank you to both tour guides on the Ulva trip (We had Jens -jeans on the Island )
A fantastic day all round ,makes us very proud of our country and to be kiwisWritten 11 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
