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Welcome to Ulva's Guided Walks....
on Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary, Stewart Island, New Zealand
Explore Ulva Island with Ulva's Guided Walks on Stewart Island, New Zealand. Ulva's Guided Walks was named by the owner, Ulva Goodwillie - who just happens to be named after the Island. Ulva is a direct descendant of the first Maori peoples of Stewart Island and is passionate and very knowledgeable about this special place. Ulva and her team of local guides would love to share this experience with you... we will provide you with a unique experience, learning about native flora and fauna from a Maori and local Stewart Island perspective.
 We also provide the best PELAGIC birding package for seabird enthusiasts on Stewart Island. Our NEW BIRDING BONANZA full day package is a perfect way to see both land birds on Ulva Island and then cruise our beautiful coastlines to view our stunning seabirds so accessible to our shores. Great photo opportunities, personal friendly guides with well-proven birding and wildlife expertise. We easily guarantee you will LOVE your day with us..
 Ulva Island is in the middle of the 'bite' taken out of the right hand side of Stewart Island which is approximatly three times the size of Singapore. Only 2% of Stewart Island is inhabited and the rest is made up of Maori land and Rakiura National Park.
Ulva Island is an idyllic, predator-free bird sanctuary for rare and endangered bird and plant species, a paradise for birds and bird lovers... only 266 hectares with great walking tracks, located in the southern-most island of New Zealand, Stewart Island. Stewart Island may seem a far-away destination to overseas visitors, but a new online travel planner by Tourism New Zealand will help you to navigate your way to see your known expectations of the stunningly beautiful natural landscape and environment in southern New Zealand.
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Ulva Island is a world leader in showing conservation in action. The original ethics of predator-free environments and sustainability are now bywords in environmental accreditation circles. The actions of the Department of Conservation on Ulva Island an Stewart Island are now showing up in initiatives world wide - we can truly say that we would leave few carbon footprints with our intact native and primeval forests.... |
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Ulva's Guided Walks is a Department of Conservation Approved Concessionaire, a rigorous quality process has to ensure appropriate use of protected flora and fauna. The Department of Conservation the government organisation in charge of conserving New Zealand's natural environment and historic heritage for all to enjoy now and for generations to come. To learn more about DOC, go to: www.doc.govt.nz.
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