Breeding areas
Fiordland (incl island in Lake Hauroko), Codfish and other islands off Stewart Island, and the Snares Islands
Breeding season
December to June
Dispersal migration
North Pacific
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.
See New Zealand with the birding experts
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