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Friday 29 March 2013Stewart IslandToday you will get to see the abundance of wildlife in this remote location.Ulva’s Guided Walks – Birding Bonanza Full Day PackageBooking Office:Phone: 03 219 1216Check-in:The Fernery Art & Gift Gallery (opposite theDepartment of Conservation)Main Road of Oban township in Halfmoon Bay8:25am for 8:30am water taxi departure to UlvaIslandPlease make your way to The Fernery Art and Gift Gallery this morning to check-in for your Birding Bonanzatour with Ulva’s Guided Walks. Please enquire with Wendy in regards to a transfer.Please present your pre-paid voucher on arrival. The watertaxi is due to depart Golden Bay wharf at 8:30amfor Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary.Your morning is spent on Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary. An amazing insight into the natural history, stunning birdand plant life in the southern‐most bird sanctuary in the world. The afternoon is spent discovering the pelagicbirdlife and wildlife around coastal Stewart Island aboard Aurora Charter’s purpose built pelagic charter vessel.New Zealand is the birding capital of the world, and we have magnificent sea birding at its best. Enjoy wildlifeencounters as well as close proximity to albatross, shearwaters, petrels, terns and many more. Your expectedreturn time is approximately 5:00pm.For kiwi spotting, departure time at Halfmoon Bay wharf is at sunset to watch the largest of the kiwi species -Stewart Island kiwi (tokoeka) in its natural environment. The skipper of the MS Wildfire is Phillip Smith. Pleaseconfirm your attendance directly with him: [219-1144] one hour before departure. He will advise if weatherand sea conditions are suitable for kiwi spotting. Please note if you do not telephone, it is likely you may loseyour place on the trip! Kiwi spotting time is approximately four hours.Please bring a waterproof raincoat/jacket, warm layers of clothing, warm hat and gloves, waterproof leggings(in pocket pouch), good walking shoes, daypack for your personal belongings, snacks/lunch and water.Please bring your lunch and any snacks for the day. Ship to Shore 4 Square general store on the waterfront haspacked lunches available and these can be ordered ahead of time (shiptoshore@foursquare-si.co.nz)You are also responsible for your evening meal (especially if you are kiwi spotting in the evening). If you arebooking into a restaurant please call them and tell them you are required to be at kiwi spotting by the timegiven to you by Phillip Smith of Bravo Kiwi Spotting. Complimentary tea and coffee are available on board theAurora and Wildfire.Experience New Zealand Travel ∙ Level 22, Plimmer Towers ∙ Wellington ∙ New ZealandTel: +64 (4) 473 4470 www.experiencenz.com ∙ travel@experiencenz.com