With 85 percent of the island designated as a national park and uninhabited by nothing other than glowing skies, windswept coastlines and rugged forests, Stewart Island is genuinely one of those few remaining places left in the world to experience nature and wildlife at its purest and finest. Those who appreciate the slower things in life will revel in bliss as the canvas of nature is probably their only distraction, while the Aurora Australis may just decide to show up and splatter its brilliant flashes of colour before your eyes. Find out how you can customise a Stewart Island and New Zealand tour package with Chan Brother Travel Private Tours and begin on your plan to escape from the urban jungle to nature paradise today.
Hunt for the wild
For a unique experience in the wilderness of Stewart Island, a deer hunting expedition is at the top of the list. Go on a legal guided deer hunting trip in which you will be advised on what is the best way and where is the best place to spot the elusive white-tailed deer. Find a strategic spot amidst the ferns, shrubs and forest clearings or chase after their tails through the lush forested terrains and recognisable network of trails.
Spotting the icon of New Zealand at Ulva Island Ulva Island is New Zealand’s conservation jewel filled with blooming flora, native and endemic birdlife and a botanical forest alive with the sounds of nature. Join a guided tour in which passionate and knowledgeable guides and local inhabitants show you around their back garden. Get ready your lenses as unique, rare and endangered birds and plants creep up to you as you walk in rhythm with them in their natural habitat. Lucky punters might even be able to spot the national symbol of New Zealand, the iconic Kiwi bird.
Rise high with a helicopter ride
With over 1,700 square kilometres of beautiful scenery to enjoy on New Zealand’s third largest island, there is no better viewpoint than rising high and above and marvelling at all the splendour from a bird’s-eye perspective and a ride on a helicopter can deliver just that. Imagine yourself soaring above all that you have seen so far on land and then viewing it from high up in the sky – now that’s truly a grand and deserving finale befitting to all the great gifts that Mother Nature has bestowed on this land.
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Answer the call of the wilderness and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a customised getaway to Stewart Island and New Zealand with Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours. Call 6212 9935 or email privatetours@chanbrothers.com.sg for more information.
Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Wellington. Upon arrival at the airport, meet your driver and enjoy a private airport transfer to your hotel.
Proceed to the airport for your domestic flight to Invercargill, Upon arrival, travel through the countryside of Canterbury Plains. Visit Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd and Mt Cook National Park.
Church of The Good Shepherd
This morning, commence on your journey to Stewart Island, where the perfect combination of tranquillity and adventure awaits. During the 1-hour journey, be sure to peer out of the window to spot landmarks such as Dog Island Lighthouse and the native wildlife. You may even come across some yellow-eyed penguins by the glimmering coastline or catch the majestic sight of an albatross flying across the horizon. Next, enjoy a day hike along one of New Zealand's great walking trails, Rakiura Track, and end off at the picturesque Maori Beach.
Stewart Island
Today, you will hike back to Oban from Maori Beach to continue the next part of your adventure. Your next stop on the list is Ulva Island, where you are guaranteed to spot wildlife! Upon reaching the shores of Ulva island, some animals you can expect to find are kiwi, weka, oystercatcher, fantail, New Zealand pigeon, kaka parrot and the colourful New Zealand parakeet. Ulva Island is also a protected habitat for some of New Zealand’s rarest plant species. Return to Oban for your overnight stay.
New Zealand Pigeons
This morning, travel across South Otago's fertile, sheep-filled farming land en route to Te Anau. Tonight, you may choose to explore Te Anau Glowworm Caves on a boat ride.
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Today, depart for Queenstown. Along the way, get ready to be awestruck by some of New Zealand’s most impressive sights from Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound, where you will get to cruise on the waters of this natural wonder. You will also get to marvel at other natural wonders such as Mirror Lake, Pop's View Lookout, Cleddau Valley, the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Travel along Devil's Staircase and the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Before you complete a wonderful day with a sightseeing tour in Queenstown.
Milford Sound
Enjoy a private airport transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.