Stewart Island and Ulva Island are located off the South Island of New Zealand.
Tour bookings through your hosts at Beechwood Lodge.

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Beechwood Lodge couples accommodation, ideally located for trips to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, New Zealand.

Explore the township of Oban, surrounding bays and the Rakiura Museum

Beechwood Lodge is your base for visits to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.

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A population of more than 20,000 kiwis estimated to be living in the Island's 180,000 hectares.

    Stewart Island is separated by
32 kms of ocean from the rest of New Zealand. Access to the island is by plane or by ferry.

Ferry Schedules - Stewart Island

Bluff Harbour - Invercargill

Activities: Bird sanctuary guided walks Ulva Island museum tours, bike riding, kayaking, semi-submarine cruise, diving. Stewart Island | Map

The nocturnal kiwi has been described as the most unbirdlike bird in the world, with its nostrils at the end of its beak, loose hair-like feathers and whiskers. Stewart Island township: Map of Oban | History

Getting there: Ferry crossing to Stewart Island and tour bookings through your hosts at Beechwood Lodge. The drive from the lodge to Bluff harbour takes about 2.5hrs. Car storage available at the Bluff terminal.

Stewart Island Ferry: Duration 1 hour. Cost: NZ$94 return.
Daily departure times from Bluff.......... 9:30am ........5pm.
Daily return times from Stewart Island...... 8am ...6:30pm.

Stewart Island Tour Operator / Real Journeys: Stewart Island Experience
Transport Stewart Island, car rental, motorbikes: Mountain Bikes
Places to stay - hotel, motel, lodge, B&B: Accommodation
Getting around Stewart Island: Road Map
Shops and services: Souveniers, Crafts
Dining: Restaurants

Driving to Bluff: The route south from Beechwood Lodge traverses scenic coastline to Invercargill and Bluff. Southern Scenic Route: Map

Discovery Cruises: Six day journey begins with a cruise across Foveaux Strait from Bluff to Stewart Island’s eastern shoreline.  For the next six days you will cruise in some of the most magical waters in New Zealand with interesting trips ashore. More details: Real Journeys

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