Cruise through the pristinely natural Paterson Inlet and enjoy a guided walk on Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary.  Your cruise will showcase some of Paterson Inlet’s stunning scenery with its hidden coves and unspoilt beaches. You’ll hear fascinating stories of early Maori history and European settlement from your guide as you pass various landmarks.

Your guide is passionate about this area, provides informative commentary and is more than happy to answer questions. Keep a look out for fur seals and penguins – it is common to see a lot of them around this area.

Paterson Inlet is home to renowned wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island where you will stop for a guided walk. The island is home to weka (native woodhen), bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads amongst other species. It is also a protected habitat for some of New Zealand’s rarest plant species.  A regular highlight is to encounter an inquisitive weka on the beach.

For the remainder of the cruise around Paterson Inlet, relax on board and enjoy the coastal scenery, a truly beautiful nature experience.