Cruise |
Heritage Explorer, 7 Night Unseen Stewart Island ex Invercargill, New Zealand Return |
Cruise Line |
Heritage Expeditions |
Ship |
Heritage Explorer |
Destination |
South Pacific & New Zealand |
Brief Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Invercargill, New Zealand onboard Heritage Explorer |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
08 Oct 2025 |
Cruise Description |
This departure is from Oban to Oban.
Discover the time-forgot rawness of wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara with Heritage Expeditions, New Zealand’s pioneering small ship expedition cruise company, on this exclusive 8-day voyage aboard our luxurious 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer.Described by botanist Leonard Cockayne in 1909 as being “an actual piece of the primaeval world”, his comment on Stewart Island 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 native 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 Māori name, Rakiura, translating to ‘glowing skies’, there’s also the opportunity to experience the spectacular Aurora Australis which often puts on a mesmerising show as it 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 Kākā, Kererū (wood pigeon), Mohua (yellowhead), Red-crowned Parakeet, Fantail, Bellbird and Tūī.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.
***Note: Some voyages will operate the itinerary in reverse.*** |
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Sailing Dates |
01 Oct 2025 |
08 Oct 2025 |
15 Oct 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
8 Oct 2025 |
Invercargill, New Zealand |
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8 Oct 2025 |
Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island |
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9 Oct 2025 |
Paterson Inlet, New Zealand |
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10 Oct 2025 |
Port Adventure, New Zealand |
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11 Oct 2025 |
Port Pegasus, New Zealand |
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12 Oct 2025 |
Port Pegasus, New Zealand |
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13 Oct 2025 |
Port Pegasus, New Zealand |
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14 Oct 2025 |
Lords River, New Zealand |
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15 Oct 2025 |
Oban, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island |
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15 Oct 2025 |
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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