Stewart Island Ultimate Day Experience with Roundtrip Scenic Flights, Lunch, Wildlife & Boat Tours
Set off on the ultimate journey to Stewart Island, starting with a scenic flight from Queenstown. Soar above the Remarkables, tracing the Oreti River across the vast southern farmlands before reaching the breathtaking Southern Coast. Uncover Rakiura Stewart Island’s cultural and historical facets. followed by the captivating Ulva Explorer tour, a 2.5-hour experience discovering the island’s unique bird and marine life by boat, plus a guided walk on Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Relax on your flight back to Queenstown, savoring island memories.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (3–14) or one adult (15+)
- Full-day Stewart Island exploration
- Scenic return flight with views over the Remarkables and Southern Coast
- RealNZ’s Village & Bays Tour exploring the historic and cultural sites on the island
- The immersive Ulva Explorer marine and land-based experience
- Guided walk on Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Enjoy a picnic lunch or fresh fish and chips
- Available every day: 9am
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Glenorchy Air requires the following information when booking (info@glenorchyair.co.nz):
- Number of passengers (adults, children and infants)
- Preferred date and departure time
- Specific scenic flight you would like to book
- All passengers’ first and last names
- All passenger weights in either kgs or lbs
- Contact phone number
- Email address
- Pickup location, if applicable
- Dietary requirements, if applicable
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to booking
- 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Any essential medication
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Camera
- Warm, layered clothing
- Sensible footwear (essential)
- Bottle of water
- A daypack
- Snacks
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day: 9am
- Pick-up/departure points: pick-up Central Queenstown (must be booked in advance), flights depart Queenstown Airport
- Check-in is required at Queenstown Airport in the main terminal 30 minutes prior to departure
Important:
- Please call 0800 676 264 one hour before your scheduled flight on the day of your flight for a weather check
- Complimentary pick-ups commence 50 minutes prior to departure
- There is no free parking at Queenstown Airport. Terminal Parking A is the closest parking to check-in and costs a maximum of NZ$20 for the day. For the closest free on-street parking please head to Douglas Street or McBride Street
- Please allow approximately 8 hours for this experience. This does not include self-driving or our complimentary airport transfers
Terms and Conditions:
- Flights are weather-dependent. Should a flight be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, it may be rescheduled depending on the passenger’s schedule and flight availability. If you cannot reschedule, passengers will receive a 100% refund.
- Passengers over 140kgs must notify Glenorchy Air prior to departure. Should your actual weight at the time of check-in exceed 15kg over your declared weight your booking may need to be rescheduled due to weight and balance limits.
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Glenorchy Air
Glenorchy Air, a family-owned scenic flight company since 1992, offers top-rated tours and activities in Queenstown. Located at Queenstown Airport, they provide diverse options to match your schedule and adventure preference, ensuring a memorable experience with stunning views of the Remarkables Mountain Range.