Discover Stewart Island from the water on a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet, departing aboard your catamaran fromthe Stewart Island Ferry Terminal.You’ll hear fascinating stories of early Maori history and European settlement from your guide's informative commentary as youpass various landmarks; penguins and New Zealand fur seals also inhabit these waters. If you opted for lunch, you're served a sandwich, cheese and crackers, dried or fresh fruit, and fruit juice on board.
Paterson Inlet is home to theUlva Island wildlife sanctuary, where you'llstop for a 45-minute guided walk. Many rare and endangered native birds flourish in the predator-free environment, includingthe weka (native woodhen), bush robin, saddleback, and yellowhead, among other species. It is also protected habitat for some of New Zealand’s rarest plant species.
Relax forthe remainder of yourcruise around Paterson Inlet and enjoy the coastal scenery before heading back to base.