Breeding areas
Rarest of all penguins. Breeds South Westland, Fiordland, Stewart Islands and islands nearby.
Breeding season
July to December
Dispersal migration
Leave colonies mid December/early January. Adults return to moult at breeding sites (up to 20 days) January/March; sometimes along southern coasts; birds at sea until breeding starts
To discover New Zealand’s unique bird-life and finest natural wonderlands, contact the specialists in custom designed birding tours for small groups, couples and individuals
We are passionate about our wildlife and environment. Receive personal attention in small groups from friendly, knowledgeable guides and enjoy tours that are generous in length with descriptive commentary on the behaviour and habits of birds.
Embark on a unique multi-day voyage of discovery that very few New Zealanders get to experience
Beaks and Feathers is a locally owned and operated guiding service on Stewart Island
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki is a 28-room nature Lodge in the untouched rainforest of the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
A warm current from the Australian Great Barrier Reef flows onto Stewart Island. This brings a much more diverse variety of marine creatures than would normally be found in waters of this latitude, a visit will have you wishing for more