Cruise |
Heritage Explorer, Unseen Stewart Island ex Invercargill Return |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Explorer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Oban roundtrip onboard Heritage Explorer. |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
19 Oct 2024 |
Cruise Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Oban roundtrip onboard Heritage Explorer.
Cruise Overview:
Described by botanist Leonard Cockayne in 1909 as being "an actual piece of the primeval world", his comment still rings true today. Just 30 kilometres from the Mainland and with more than 85% of the island dedicated National Park, New Zealand's third island combines stunning landscapes spanning towering granite cliffs to unspoiled wilderness (more than half the island is covered by podocarp and rimu, miro, kamahi and southern rata dominant forests), 700-kilometres of coastline, beaches, hidden bays and coves, with abundant wildlife, numerous conservation success stories, rich history, epic sunrises and sunsets and the rightly famous hospitality of the friendly locals.
And with its Maori name, Rakiura, translating to 'the land of the glowing skies', there's also the opportunity to experience the spectacular Aurora Australis which often puts on a mesmerising show as it famously paints the southern skies.
With only 25 kilometres of road, Stewart Island and its remote, hard to reach shores and historic spots are best explored by sea including nearby predator-free Ulva Island - your best chance of seeing New Zealand's national icon the Kiwi bird during the day along with Stewart Island Robin, Stewart Island Weka, South Island Kaka, Kereru (wood pigeon), Mohua (yellowhead), Red-crowned Parakeet, Fantail, Bellbird and Tui.
Discover quirky town centre Oban in Halfmoon Bay where a drink with a view can be enjoyed at the iconic South Sea Hotel, historic Paterson Inlet, Port Pegasus and more as we experience Unseen Stewart and Ulva Islands on this unforgettable adventure. |
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Sailing Dates |
10 May 2023 |
26 Oct 2023 |
05 Oct 2024 |
12 Oct 2024 |
19 Oct 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
19 Oct 2024 |
Invercargill, New Zealand |
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Flight to Oban |
19 Oct 2024 |
Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island |
Embark |
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20 Oct 2024 |
Paterson Inlet, New Zealand |
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21 Oct 2024 |
Port Adventure, New Zealand |
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22 Oct 2024 |
Port Pegasus, New Zealand |
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23 Oct 2024 |
Port Pegasus, New Zealand |
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24 Oct 2024 |
Port Pegasus, New Zealand |
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25 Oct 2024 |
Lords River, New Zealand |
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26 Oct 2024 |
Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island |
Disembark |
Flight to Invercargill |
26 Oct 2024 |
Invercargill, New Zealand |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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