Should've have booked a ticket for the next day,as I had limited time I missed the opportunity . The front desk attendant was very helpful and recommended times and where to book weekend reservation if staying the weekend in Stewart Island .nBut this will be a mission on my bucket list hopefully.
Awesome trip. Saw 3 real life kiwi's, sea lions, furseals, penguins, Albatros and many more wildlife. Nice crew. Nice sunset. Perfect trip.
I have been on the ferry to Stewart Island and 2 excursions with Real NZ and the quality and value for money is first class. The guides and skipper Brit, Maddie & Phil were exceptional. What really makes the difference is their passion for the island, the birds and the environment. One of the best tour operators I have ever used. Thank you so much for making my trip such a memorable one.
Trust that your journey across the Foveaux Strait is in capable hands on deck at the Stewart Island Experience ferry. Modern catamaran vessel with clean, well maintained facilities. Professional staff. Donald is a sweetheart of a man. I was lucky enough to get a smooth ride across the Strait both inbound and outbound. Complementary coffee & tea were a nice perk. The skipper even slowed down when we saw a pod of dolphins swimming up to the boat, then kept a slow speed so they could follow in our wake for long enough for the people onboard to take some photos. A very enjoyable experience all around.
Going to Stewart Island was one of the highlights of our NZ tour, and you have a few ways to get there, one is hire a charter flight and it can be costly, two you could swim, which I wouldn't suggest and then the more viable way is to go by Ferry which if weather permitting does two trips daily, the have car park facilities if you going for a couple of days so no worries there. The staff a friendly and welcoming and during the trip coffee is freely available but not the alcohol