Guided Walks - Stewart Island

Stewart Island Cruises & Tours

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Stewart Island. Our small group guided walks to Little River provides an unforgettable insight into the diversity and beauty of this island sanctuary.

Learn about Stewart Island's historic sawmilling industry and the modern-day paua and oyster industries en route to Lee Bay. Then join your guide for a walk through tall native forest and along beautiful coastlines to Little River. This charming estuary is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the tranquility of Stewart Island.

Alternatively your guided walk may include a visit to Ackers Point lighthouse and a visit New Zealand’s oldest building, Ackers Cottage. This is a great spot for watching little blue penguins and titi (muttonbirds or sooty shearwaters) returning ashore to their nesting sites. Enjoy fantastic views across Paterson Inet and Ulva Island to the mainland.

Throughout your walk, a local nature guide will tell you about Stewart Island’s unique cultural and natural heritage and point out the native plant life. You will also gain a first-hand understanding of the work local residents are doing to preserve the abundant bird population.

For each adult completing our guided walk, Stewart Island Experience will contribute NZD$5  to the Stewart Island Rakiura Community and Environment Trust.

   Daily departures

   Duration 2 hours  (includes one hour of walking on well-formed tracks)

   Departs from Oban Visitor Centre

   Suitable for most ages and fitness levels 

   Small group size (maximum of eight people per guide)