Wildlife and scenic cruises within Paterson Inlet and pelagic birding tours around offshore islands, as well as water taxi charters.
Want to listen to native birdsong? Or spot kiwis hiding in the dark? Or even just take a cruise to experience a range of wildlife? Southland is the place to explore and find everything from seals, to shellfish, to seagulls, to sharks! Come and see our wide range of wildlife in Southland today!
In Southland there are many options for tours and cruises that will let you experience the wildlife without having to find where they hide yourself. Tours allow you to sit back, photograph and relax, and enjoy a true Southern experience without hassle. You can see seals and penguins on cruises, Weka and Kea on bush walks and a wide variety of other native birds.
Explore New Zealand's renowned wildlife sanctuary, Ulva Island, and learn about the unique and beautiful animals who call it home.
Ulva's Guided Walks is one of the original bird watching companies on Stewart Island, offering a range of bird watching and botanical experiences at Ulva Island and Stewart Island
If you are looking for a more thrilling and unique wildlife encounter then these next few options are perfect for you! These activities are once in a life time experiences and may seem daunting but will leave you with memories you will forever treasure. The Te Anau Glow Worm Caves are an incredible, world renowned exploration deep into the caves to find the stunning lights of the Glowworms.
The Foveaux Strait is known for its big seas, its big oysters and its Big FISH like Great Whites and Sharks. Specialising in Shark Cage Diving out of Bluff.
Experience a mysterious underground world of water rushing through caves, before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of glowworms.
RealNZ offers an awe-inspiring, must-do journey to see Kiwi in their natural habitat during this evening walk and cruise.
Some of our local wildlife can be experienced in a more relaxed park-like environment. The below options are in-between the thrilling shark encounter and the relaxed tour; with these you can experience birds, insects and sea life up close and personal!
Take a peek at some of New Zealand’s special birds that are difficult to see in the wild. A great family friendly place to visit!
Experience a special underwater environment teeming with sea creatures and rare black coral at New Zealand’s only floating underwater observatory.
A unique experience for the whole family, this park offers a variety of insect-related activities for all ages.
So next time you are in Southland make sure to experience all our wildlife has to offer you!
