Cruises

Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office 14 Main Road, Oban, Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1066 M 0274-784 433 E mail@aihe.co.nz Ian Wilson & Philippa Fraser-Wilson PO Box 143, Oban, Stewart Island 9846 T+64-27-228 9388 or +64-3-219 1394 E info@auroracharters.co.nz Phillip Smith, PO Box 104, Oban, Stewart Island 9846 T/F +64-3-219 1144 E phillipsmithkiwi@xtra.co.nz Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office 14 Main Road, Oban, Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1066 M 0274-784 433 E mail@ruggedyrange.com CRUISES

Aihe–Wildlife / Seabirds / Scenic

Leisurely - Personalised - Flexible. Small Groups -

Longer Tours. Excellent views/photos/commentary. • Aihe - Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise 2.5hrs/1.5hrs/1hr

Penguins, seabirds, dolphins • Aihe - Pelagic Seabirds, 3hrs • Aihe - Scenic Cruises + Guided Walks. Norwegian

Whalers / Ocean Beach 3hrs/2hrs/1hr • Aihe - Freshwater River, 2hrs Book Direct. • Combine: Ulva Island + Cruise $1pp Conservation.

Aurora Charters

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• Fast, comfortable 18m catamaran • First class pelagic seabird trips • Group scenic & Paterson Inlet cruises • Port Pegasus day cruise • Hunter, kayaker, & tramper drop-off • Wildlife viewing • Group fishing trips

www.auroracharters.co.nz Bravo Adventure Cruises

Charters as required – duration negotiable • Pelagic bird watching • Scenic cruises in Paterson Inlet & around outer islands • Hunting parties transported from

Halfmoon Bay – gear loaded in tubs from ferry directly onto Wildfire and reverse on return • Phillip has a wealth of local knowledge and seamanship experience

Cruise+Ulva Island with Ruggedy RangeTM

Sharing our expertise and years of local knowledge on our fabulous combination. Smaller groups. Personalised experience: • Ulva Island Birds & Forest Guided Walk 2hrs: Native birds, beautiful rainforest, golden beaches, easy leisurely walk • Combined with 1.5hrs

Aihe - Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise (penguins, seabirds) or

Aihe - Norwegian Whalers’

Base Scenic & Historic Cruise

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Rakiura Herzhoff T +64-3-219 1013 M +64-27-28 98 292 E rakiuraadventure@xtra.co.nz Rakiura Herzhoff T +64-3-219 1013 M +64-27-28 98 292 E rakiuraadventure@xtra.co.nz Main Wharf, Stewart Island T 0800 000 511 T +64-3-219 0056 Join us on an evening cruise around Paterson Inlet and enjoy beautiful scenery bathed in golden hues – making it fantastic for photography. Notice how the evening takes on a certain special flavour because of the light and the sunset hour. Chance upon wildlife and the unexpected whilst casting your gaze upon the Land of the Glowing Skies – Rakiura.

Land & Sea Birding Cruises

• Half day Pelagic: Muttonbird Islands, view Albatross, Yellow-Eyed, Little Blue & Fiordland Crested penguins, Giant & Cape Petrels, seals, dolphin spotting • Ulva Island bird sanctuary Freedom or Guided Walk • Full day Land & Sea combo • Kiwi spotting • Excellent viewing, Matt & Alina Atkins cake and coffee, 10 Main Road, Stewart Island heated cabin, toilet T +64-3-219 1487 M +64-27-354 9991 • Personalised, small groups Freephone 0800 725 487 (0800 RAKIURA) • Local, knowledgeable guides E info@rakiuracharters.co.nz www.rakiuracharters.co.nz

Scenic & Pelagic Tours

Gain a unique perspective of Stewart Island that most visitors never experience. In our fully customisable tour, we visit secluded coves and nooks that cannot be accessed by land. If you’re looking for a specific wildlife species, crazy coastal formations, expansive views, and neat tales held by local skippers, we can help you!

Ulva Island Explorer

Enjoy a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet and a guided walk through Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary. • See rare plants and the abundant bird life during your walk ashore with our Nature Guide • Duration 2hrs 30mins • Suitable for all ages Ulva Island Explorer Stewart Island Visitor Terminal available • Picnic lunch options E info@sie.co.nz stewartislandexperience.co.nz

Wildlife, Scenic & Historical Tours

• Paterson Inlet Tours: Wildlife Tour (dolphin, seal and penguin spotting), Marine Farms, Historical Whaler’s Base, Freshwater River Scenic • Custom Combos, or add on Ulva Island bird sanctuary • Personalised tours, small groups • Excellent viewing and photo opportunities: heated cabin Matt & Alina Atkins or covered deck 10 Main Road, Stewart Island • Local, knowledgeable guides T +64-3-219 1487 M +64-27-354 9991 specialising in wildlife, Freephone 0800 725 487 (0800 RAKIURA) natural and cultural history E info@rakiuracharters.co.nz www.rakiuracharters.co.nz