Stewart Island Tour | Boutique Lodge & PurePod | 3 Tasty Breakfasts | Ulva Island, Rakiura & Wild Kiwi | Tours designed for travelers seeking a private, luxury experience.

A Stewart Island tour like this one takes you to one of New Zealand’s wildest, most remote corners in just 4 days, starting and finishing in Invercargill. You’ll spend two nights in the Foveaux Suite at boutique Churchill Lodge, with breakfast and exclusive in-house chef dining included both evenings. From there, a Rakiura village and bays tour and a wild kiwi and culture encounter bring you close to the island’s history and wildlife, and a private guided half-day walk on Ulva Island, a predator-free bird sanctuary just offshore, rounds out the experience.

The final night takes you somewhere completely different, a secluded Tokoeka PurePod. This glass-walled cabin sits alone in the wilderness. A food hamper brings a relaxed platter and dinner, with the night sky visible right from your bed. The trip wraps up with a scenic flight back to Invercargill.

This Stewart Island tour suits travelers who want a short, high-comfort escape rather than a long coach circuit. It’s a good add-on for anyone already covering the South Island’s south. It can slot onto the end of a longer trip with ease. Already planning a bigger Southland loop? Our 13 Day South Island Coach Tour: Sensational Southland passes through Stewart Island as part of a wider route. So does our 9 Day South Island Coach Tour: Bottom of the South. New to the island? Our Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island guide covers what to expect on arrival in Oban.

• Travel dates run October 2026 through March 2027, the region’s milder season
• Fully private throughout, with no group activities or shared tour groups