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Fishing
FISHING
Lo Loma Charters
Richard & Carolyn Squires T +64-3-219 1141 M +64-27-393 8362 Anthony O’Rourke, Tequila Charters Stewart Island Fishing, PO Box 133, Stewart Island 9846 T +64-3-219 1334 M +64-27-251 7122 E tequilacharters@gmail.com Let Squizzy and crew take you for an unforgettable fishing experience in the clear waters that surround
Stewart Island and take home skinned and boned
Blue Cod for dinner or go cruising in Paterson Inlet and take in the tranquil unspoiled paradise that is
Stewart Island. E loloma_charters@hotmail.com www.loloma.co.nz
Loredo Charters
• Experienced Skipper • Half and full day charters available October to February inclusive • Catering for small groups up to 8 people • Fishing gear and rods included • Heated cabin with tea & coffee • Toilet facility Keith & Carolyn Donald T +64-3-216 6719 M +64-27-383 1902 • Sightseeing experiences of Patterson Inlet and outer Islands with interactions of birds, seals and marine life E loredocharters@outlook.com Facebook/lordeocharters
Tequila Charters
• Fishing:
Catering from the novice to the skilled fisher. Skipper will fillet, bone and bag your catch to take home • Bird Watching:
Abundant seabirds will entertain any enthusiast • Cod Pot:
Skipper will also set and retrieve cod pot to demonstrate commercial fishing • Charter:
Boat also available for your customised charter
www.stewartislandfishing.co.nz
Halfmoon Bay fog
Simply inspiring
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Aihe Water Taxi – Ulva Island
Rakiura Herzhoff T +64-3-219 1013 M +64-27-28 98 292 E rakiuraadventure@xtra.co.nz
Spacious - Luxurious Seats - Excellent Viewing. Friendly - Informative. 12 passengers. Reasonable speed, low noise, enjoy scenery/wildlife. • On demand or scheduled • Ulva Island (or combine cruise/guided walk) • Rakiura Great Walk: Port William, North Arm • Freshwater - Mason Bay - Fly/Boat Package • Freshwater River, Freds Camp… Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office • Whalers’ Base…. 14 Main Road, Oban, Stewart Island $1pp Conservation. T +64-3-219 1066 M 0274-784 433 Book - Direct. E mail@aihe.co.nz www.aihe.co.nz
Rakiura Water Taxi
• Discover Stewart Island your way, flexible services! • Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary – any time, full commentary • Freshwater River transfers, Scenic Cruises • Rakiura Track Great Walk, Port William day trip • Hunting/tramping destinations • Custom Paterson Inlet Scenic Cruises Matt & Alina Atkins • Kiwi spotting on the 10 Main Road, Stewart Island Original Coast to Coast T +64-3-219 1487 M +64-27-354 9991 (Mason Bay – Freshwater Freephone 0800 725 487 (0800 RAKIURA) fly/walk/boat package) E info@rakiurawatertaxi.co.nz www.rakiurawatertaxi.co.nz
Ulva Island Connection & Tours
• Convenient on demand departures from Golden Bay • Freedom or Guided Walk with passionate, specialist guides • Full commentary • Bookings essential as we operate to suit you! – Freephone/visit Booking Office Matt & Alina Atkins all year round 10 Main Road, Stewart Island • Combo Tours – with Whalers T +64-3-219 1487 M +64-27-354 9991 Base, Freshwater River or Freephone 0800 725 487 (0800 RAKIURA) Wildlife Cruise E info@rakiurawatertaxi.co.nz www.rakiurawatertaxi.co.nz
Rakiura Adventure Water-Taxi
• Operate 7 days a week, For your unique Island experience, let our local skipper take you where you wish to go: • Ulva Island • Historic Norwegian Whaling Base • Tramping & Hunting Destinations, such as Freshwater River &
Port William • Explorative Scenic Tours – small & personal group sizes • Seek adventure off the beaten track!
Ulva Island Ferry
Take a scheduled ferry to Ulva Island with plenty of time to see the penguins or albatross Departs from Golden Bay: • 9am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Departs from Ulva Island • 10.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm, 4.15pm, & 6pm* • *Summertime/daylight saving • Weather dependent • Reduced sailing times in Winter • Evening Charters also available
30 SHOPPING & SERVICES
Aurora Cab Co.
Greg Everest
• Pick ups and drop offs 7am to 11pm, or by arrangement • From: Halfmoon Bay Wharf, Stewart Island Flights depot... • Golden Bay, Lee Bay, your accommodation... • ...or anywhere there’s a road! • Tailor-made tours: one hour minimum • Please phone for information T +64-27-722 7935 www.auroracabco.co.nz
Four Square Supermarket
Full supermarket range of groceries at mainland prices • Fresh produce, bread and meat in store daily • Wine and beer • General hardware, fishing, tramping and camping supplies • Newspapers and magazines • Food to Go; Sandwiches, hot pies, sweet and savoury snacks, Sam & Charlotte Jenkinson freshly ground coffee, 20 Elgin Terrace, Stewart Island packed lunches T/F +64-3-219 1069 • Lotto! E stewart.island@foursquare-si.co.nz • Open from 7.30am daily
Glowing Sky
• The original Stewart Island born clothing company • Premium Superfine Merino clothing for men, women and children • Locally designed and proudly manufactured by us, here in New Zealand • Every-day basics from socks, scarves, hats and underwear through to high fashion apparelGlowing Sky, Town Centre, Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1518 • Open throughout the year A/H +64-3-214 4443 F +64-3-214 0999 E info@glowingsky.co.nz www.glowingsky.co.nz
Oban
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Outdoor Adventure & Gift Shop
Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office 14 Main Road, Oban, Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1066 M 0274 784 433 E mail@ruggedyrange.com Anita Geeson, PO Box 98, Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1014 E islander@snap.net.nz Stewart Island Rentals Oban Visitor Centre 12 Elgin Terrace, Stewart Island T 0800 000 511 T +64-3-219 0056 E info@sie.co.nz
Wide selection rent / buy quality equipment & clothing. Gifts. Located: Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office, opposite Dept. Conservation. • Backpacks, Daypacks, Liners, Pack Covers • Rainpants, Raincoats, Ponchos, Gaiters • Thermal Clothing, Hats, Gloves, Socks • Cookers, Fuel, Pots, Crockery, Cutlery Outdoor Adventure & Gift Shop • Torches, Compass, Dry Bags... Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office • Maps, Books, Gifts, Cards... 14 Main Road, Oban, Stewart Island • Sleeping Bags • Track T +64-3-219 1066 M 0274 784 433 E mail@stewartislandoutdoorshop.co.nz www.stewartislandoutdoorshop.co.nz Shuttles, Water Taxi Transport.
Rakiura Track Road or Boat Transport
• Maximise your time for hiking • Scenic road transport to / from Oban, knowledgeable drivers • Pick-up / drop-offs: our Booking Office / flight / ferry / accommodation • Comfortable, modern: 12 seater minivan, 4 seater vehicles • Aihe Water Taxi to / from Port William / North Arm – weather dependent (no backpack only transfers) • We sell outdoor supplies
www.ruggedyrange.com Stewart Island Pavilion
• Venue facility – includes well equipped kitchen, bar area, toilets • Hall space suitable for meetings, school camps, party hire for small/medium sized groups • Hire charge – $50 p. half day • BBQ meals / BBQ hire available on request • Situated adjacent to Bowling Green close to all village amenities
Stewart Island Rentals
Explore Stewart Island at your leisure in our excellent quality and competitively priced rental vehicles • Cars • Motor scooters • Mountain bikes Free map and petrol provided Drivers licence required (cars and motor scooters)
stewartislandexperience.co.nz
Wachner Place PO Box 1306, Invercargill T +64-3-211 0895 E visit@southlandnz.com
Comprehensive, independent, friendly. Island based! Ruggedy Range™, Aihe Water Taxi Booking Office. • Guided Walks: Ulva Island/Stewart Island • Kiwi Spotting, Birdwatching, Pelagic Seabirds • Cruises: Paterson Inlet Wildlife/Scenic/Historic • Sea Kayaking. Photography Tours • Freshwater - Mason Bay - Fly/Boat Package • Freshwater River Cruise Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office • Water Taxi, Road Tours 14 Main Road, Oban, Stewart Island • Track Shuttle T +64-3-219 1066 M 0274-784 433 • Travel, Accommodation... E mail@ruggedyrange.com www.ruggedyrange.com
Cruises, Tours & Water Taxi
Friendly and comprehensive booking service for wide variety of activities: • Ulva Island (guided or freedom) • Pelagic Birding Tours • Freshwater River, Port William, North West & Southern Circuits • Kiwi Spotting – Coast to Coast, Mason Bay fly/walk/boat Matt & Alina Atkins 10 Main Road, Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1487 M +64-27-354 9991 Freephone 0800 725 487 (0800 RAKIURA) • Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise or Marine Farms Tour • Freshwater River Scenic • Whaler’s Base Heritage Tour E info@rakiuracharters.co.nz www.rakiuracharters.co.nz
Invercargill i-SITE Visitors Centre
The Invercargill i-SITE is your one-stop-shop! We offer information and booking services for accommodation, transport, activities and attractions. DOC information, hut passes and great walks bookings are also available. Contact our friendly team to book your next Southland
experience.
www.southlandnz.com
Simply indulgent
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Oban Visitor Centre
To assist you in exploring Stewart Island we offer information and bookings for: • Rental cars, motor scooters, mountain bikes, visitor information, souvenirs, tours, cruises, activities and accommodation • Operated by Stewart Island Experience
Oban Visitor Centre 12 Elgin Terrace, Stewart Island T 0800 000 511 T +64-3-219 0056 E info@sie.co.nz
Friendly helpful staff to assist with information on walking tracks around Halfmoon Bay and Rakiura National Park • Weather and track updates • Retail: books, souvenirs • Audiovisual displays and historic information • Rakiura Track bookings and hut passes • Fishing regulation information Department of Conservation, Main Rd, • Hunting permits PO Box 3, Stewart Island 9846 • Personal locator beacon hire T +64-3-219 0009 Visitor Centre • Storage lockers T +64-3-219 0002 DOC Office E stewartisland@doc.govt.nz www.doc.govt.nz
Stewart Island Flights Depot
Stewart Island Flights Depot Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1090 F +64-3-219 1245 E info@stewartislandflights.co.nz • Stewart Island Flights services • Scenic Flights • Island Explorer bus tours • Taxi services • Ulva Island water Taxi transfers • The Coast to Coast Adventure • Fishing trips • Paterson Inlet cruises • Postal services • Golf club hire • Charters and cruises • Local knowledge
www.stewartislandflights.co.nz
Mill Creek
Copies of this brochure can be obtained by contacting: VENTURE SOUTHLAND at info@marketsouth.co.nz or https://southlandnz.com/
media-trade/brochure-orders
The Stewart Island Promotion Association is committed to ensuring that visitors to Stewart Island enjoy their experience.
If the service provided by any of the operators advertised in this brochure gives cause for concern, please contact: The Secretary, Stewart Island Promotion Association, PO Box 90, Stewart Island 9846. promotion@stewartisland.co.nz
34 FOOD & DINING
Church Hill Restaurant
• Fully licenced, a la carte menu specialising in local • 3 separate dining areas plus deck – amazing vistas • Cosy open fire • Private functions welcomed • Courtesy car drop-off available • Open from 6.00pm • Reservations recommended Deanne & Chris Sara 36 Kamahi Road, Stewart Island T +64-3-219 1123 M 027-270 5344
seafood E restaurant@churchhill.co.nz www.churchhill.co.nz
Index of Advertisers
GETTING THERE
Stewart Island Ferry Services..............................14 Stewart Island Flights..........................................15
ACCOMMODATION
Akomoana ............................................................16 Allan’s Base Camp ...............................................16 Bay Motel.............................................................16 Beech Bach...........................................................16 Church Hill Boutique Lodge..................................16 Glendaruel Bed & Breakfast ................................17 Jensen Bay House................................................17 Jo & Andy’s Bed & Breakfast...............................17 Kaka Retreat Motel..............................................17 Kowhai Lane Apartment & Lodge........................17 Latt 47 ..................................................................18 Mamaku Point......................................................18 Observation Rock Lodge/Luxury..........................18 Pilgrim Cottage.....................................................18 Rakiura Lodge.......................................................18 Seabreeze Cottage...............................................19 Stewart Island Apartments+Cars.........................19 Stewart Island Backpackers.................................19 Stewart Island Lodge...........................................19 TOURS & ACTIVITIES 47° South Kiwi Spotting .....................................20 Aihe – Freshwater River/Mason Bay...................20 A Local’s Tail.........................................................20 Birding, Wildlife & Scenic Tours..........................20 Birding with Ruggedy RangeTM ............................20 Coast to Coast .....................................................21 Explore Stewart Island Waters ...........................21 Island Culture & Scenic Road Tour .....................21 Phil’s Sea Kayak Stewart Island ..........................21 Rakiura Jade ........................................................21 Ringa Ringa Heights Golf Club.............................22 ‘Sails’ Scenic Road Tours.....................................23 Stewart Island Bowling Club ...............................22 Stewart Island Electric Bikes...............................22 Stewart Island Explorer........................................23 Ulva Island Ferry...................................................23 Village and Bays Tours.........................................23 Wild Kiwi Encounter ............................................23
GUIDED WALKS
Beaks and Feathers..............................................24 Beaks and Feathers/Nature's Pantry ...................24 Kiwi Spotting/Rakiura Great Walk ......................24 Ruggedy RangeTM – Ulva Island ...........................25 ‘Sails’ Ulva Island Discovery................................25 Ulva’s Guided WalksTM .........................................25
CRUISES
Aihe – Wildlife/Seabirds/Scenic.........................26 Aurora Charters....................................................26 Bravo Adventure Cruises......................................26 Cruise+Ulva Island with Ruggedy RangeTM ..........26 Evening Cruises on the Ranui ..............................27 Land & Sea Birding Cruises .................................27 Scenic & Pelagic Tours.........................................27 Ulva Island Explorer .............................................27 Wildlife, Scenic & Historical Tours......................27
FISHING
Lo Loma Charters .................................................28 Loredo Charters....................................................28 Tequila Charters ...................................................28
WATER TAXIS
Aihe Water Taxi ...................................................29 Rakiura Water Taxi...............................................29 Ulva Island Connection & Tours...........................29 Rakiura Adventure Water Taxi.............................29 Ulva Island Ferry...................................................29 SHOPPING & SERVICES Aurora Cab Co. ....................................................30 Four Square Supermarket ....................................30 Glowing Sky .........................................................30 Outdoor Adventure & Gift Shop...........................31 Rakiura Track Road or Boat Transport..................31 Stewart Island Pavilion........................................31 Stewart Island Rentals.........................................31 VISITOR INFO & BOOKINGS Birds/Walks/Cruises – Ruggedy RangeTM ...........32 Cruises, Tours & Water Taxi.................................32 Invercargill i-SITE Visitors Centre ........................32 Oban Visitor Centre..............................................33 Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre ...................33 Stewart Island Flights Depot ...............................33 FOOD & DINING Church Hill Restaurant.........................................34
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While you’re here...
◗ VISIT Moturau Moana native garden and lookout, a peaceful setting for a picnic or to relax and admire the view (1 hour return). ◗ TAKE a trip to Lee Bay, site of our Anchor Chain and the start of the Rakiura National Park (2-3hrs return). ◗ AIM for a hole-in-one on our 6-hole golf course atop the breathtaking setting of the Ringaringa cliffs. Clubs can be hired and green fees paid at the Post Office on Elgin Terrace. ◗ CHECK OUT what's happening on the character-filled Community Notice Board in the centre of town. ◗ WATCH the changing skies of Rakiura; breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, the magical sight of the Aurora Australis, or the twinkling stars across a clear night sky. ◗ PLAY a game of outdoor bowls on our allweather green on Ayr Street – suitable for all ages and abilities. Bowling gear can be hired from the Post Office on Elgin Tce. ◗ EXPLORE the rock pools under the wharf or at many of our beaches and find the fascinating creatures that make them their home – great Main picture: Halfmoon Bay. Birdlife, from top left: Kiwi, Red Billed Gull, Kaka, Cape Petrel, Red Crowned Parakeet, Foveaux Shag, Weka. From middle left: Spotted Shag, Kereru, Spoonbill, Southern Royal Albatross, Stewart Island Robin (top), Rifleman (below), Whitefaced Heron, Tui, Snares Crested Penguin From below left: Fantail, White Fronted Tern, Variable Oystercatcher, Little Blue Penguin. family fun.
