Descripción
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.
Detalles
Accesso
The ferry between Bluff and Oban to Stewart Island typically runs twice a day.
Terreno y habitat
MarCondiciones
Pantanoso , Resbaladizo , PlanoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
NoBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , OtoñoMejor momento para visitar
VeranoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Silla de ruedas , BarcoEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
If the weather is not on your side and you don't have strong sealegs, come prepared as the crossing can become quite rough.
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