Your journey begins with a flight from Hamilton to Dunedin: This is the flight I suggest you book if you're not already in the South Island. 

Depart Hamilton : 11:25am

Arrive Dunedin: 3:50pm (via Wellington)

You will be warmly welcomed at Dunedin Airport, and from there we will travel together to Owaka in the Catlins.

Accommodation: Owaka (4 nights)

On Thursday 11th March we journey to Invercargill before taking an afternoon flight to Stewart Island:

Flight departs: 4:00pm, check-in 3;30pm - all booked

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You will spend four nights on Stewart Island, staying in comfortable accommodation with your own private room.

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Highlights include:

• Ulva Island

• Guided bus tour of the island

• Oban Visitor Centre

• Rakiura Museum - Te Puka o Te Waka

• Brown Kiwi - night spotting

Accommodation: Stewart Island Backpackers (4 nights)

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Includes:

• 4 nights shared accommodation (Catlins) - let me know if you require a single unit accommodation;

• 4 nights single accommodation (Stewart Island)- at Backpackers with your own room but shared bathrooms;

• Return airport shuttles (Hamilton);

• All ground transport and driver;

• Flight from Invercargill to Stewart Island;

• Ferry from Stewart Island to Bluff;

• Transport to Invercargill airport;

• Parking on Stewart Island;

• and two surprise tours in Bluff. 

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Not included: meals and flights to and from the South Island.

Payment Details:

Deposit: $300 (non-refundable) due May 1st, 2026

Balance: due February 1st, 2027

Reference: Catlins & <your name>

Each day begins with an excursion to explore some of the region's most iconic and hidden gems:

• Nugget Point Lighthouse

• McLean Falls

• Curio Bay (Fossilised Forest)

• The Lost Gypsy Gallery

• Lake Wilkie

Enjoy a relaxed pace, stunning coastal scenery, native wildlife and peaceful walks. 

Return Journey

Ferry departs Stewart Island at 8:00am, after arriving at Bluff, enjoy two surprise tours before heading to Invercargill Airport.

Departing Invercargill at 1:10pm and arriving in Hamilton at 4:20pm