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Description
While the crossing can be rough, calm days offer excellent pelagic seabirding from the ferry. The afterdeck provides shelter from the wind and a broad viewing angle.
At both ends of the ride, especially near Oban in summer, you'll have the chance to spot three penguin species - Fiordland Penguin, Yellow-eyed Penguin, and Little Penguin - along with various gulls, terns, shags, and Brown Skua. In the open ocean section, six albatross species are regularly observed, including Buller's Albatross, Salvin's Albatross, and Southern Royal Albatross. Additionally, thirteen other regularly seen seabirds, such as Sooty Shearwater, Fluttering Shearwater, and Fairy Prion, are regularly seen, with occasional sightings of more.
Details
Access
The ferry between Bluff and Oban to Stewart Island typically runs twice a day.
Terrain and Habitat
SeaConditions
Wet , Slippery , FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
SummerDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Wheelchair , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
If the weather is not on your side and you don't have strong sealegs, come prepared as the crossing can become quite rough.