Port of Call
Philippa Fraser-Wilson & Ian Wilson
PO Box 143
Stewart Island New Zealand Ph/Fax: ++64-32191394
Mobile: 027-2444722
info@portofcall.co.nz
www.portofcall.co.nz

STEWART ISLAND WATER TAXI & ECO-GUIDING

Stewart Island WatertaxiDiscover and explore our beautiful island’s natural history with Stewart Island’s original Water Taxi. We are Qualmark endorsed.

Stewart Island Water Taxi manages the hazards associated with its water transport service.You must follow the instructions of your skipper and or crew, and parents please ensure minors do the same.Please advise your skipper if you have any physical conditions that may affect your enjoyment of our ride today.

By participating in our ride today you agree to the above terms and conditions.

NEW GUIDED WALKS BY STEWART ISLAND WATERTAXI & ECO-GUIDING!!!


Ulva Island Guided Evening Walk

Discover Ulva Island, a unique predator-free island bird sanctuary with a local guide. This trip starts with a 10-minute watertaxi ride to Ulva Island, followed by a 2 1/2 hour guided walk. Evenings are special on Ulva Island: listen to the chorus of birdsong and learn about the unique plant and birdlife. Return to Golden Bay by watertaxi.

Departure times will vary depending on time of the year.


Cost: $ 95.00 per person
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Ulva Island Discovery Day Walk

Discover the birds, plants and history of Ulva Island with our expert guide.
Transfers to and from Ulva Island by Stewart Island Water Taxi.

Other times by arrangment

Departure 8:30 am, return 12:00 noon and
Departure 2:00 pm, return 5:30 pm.
Cost: $ 95.00 per person

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Step Back in Time (Harrold Bay/Ackers Point)

Guided walk viewing Ackers Cottage and Travellers Rest, the two oldest buildings on Stewart Island.
Learn about the early settlement of Europeans on Stewart Island.
Walk to Ackers Point with the chance (at certain times of the year) to see Little Blue Penguins, Sooty Shearwaters plus many other seabirds.
In the near future, Ackers Point will be predator free and will become a 'mainland island sanctuary'.

Departure times by arrangement,times will vary depending on time of the year

 

Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Cost: $ 95.00 per person

Stewart Island Water Taxi

Tariff

Notes

Return Ulva Island NZ$ 25-00 per person

Enquire about our other trips!

Group Discounts available

Freshwater River one way NZ$ 55.00 per person Gateway to Mason Bay

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Stewart Island's only Qualmark endorsed water taxi

We offer:

  • Guided or self-guided tours.
  • Scheduled daily departures to Ulva Island and tramping destinations
  • Backpacker transport and kayak retrieval
  • Guided Nature Walks
  • Scenic and historic tour in Paterson Inlet
  • Trips off the beaten track
  • Charters available

We are member of the Marine Transport Association and are Department of Conservation Concessionnaires.

 

Stewart Island Water Taxi & Eco Guiding reserves the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, subtitute plant or equipment and alter prices at any time.Prices are inclusive of GST and are valid until 30 September 2010.