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Stewart Island PurePod & Wildlife Escape

3 DAYS / 2 nights

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2
Number of Days
3
Number of Nights
2
Adult Price
From $887.50 NZD per person (Double share)

Enjoy a 2 night stay in a remote PurePod on gorgeous Rakiura/Stewart Island

The Tokoeka and Hananui PurePods are nestled amongst native bush behind a predator-proof fence in an eco-sanctuary, part of the southern-most Dark Sky Reserve.

A Stewart Island PurePod stay is a truly wonderful experience. Ensconced in a luxury glass cabin, complete with glass roof, and three walls all of glass with big wide sliding doors and decking. You get to truly immerse yourself in the beautiful natural environment surrounding the PurePod. For the stargazers, the glass roof and the lack of light pollution ensures on clear nights there are plenty of stars to view. Furthermore, a telescope and star map are provided, so even novice star gazers can have fun identifying the stars.

Experience beautiful views of the native bush surrounding you, as well as magical views down to the bay below. You will be treated to beautiful sunsets, star-gazing and waking to a gentle chorus of birdsong and sunlight reflecting off the water below. You will also have the opportunity for kiwi spotting, right from the comfort of the PurePod, thanks to the special red lighting.

Included in your PurePod also is a kitchenette with gas hob, cooking utensils, pots, pans, fridge, cooking oil, salt, pepper, tea, coffee, sugar and fresh drinking water.

Ulva Island:

During your full day on Rakiura/Stewart Island, you will also be treated to a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet and a guided walk in Ulva Island Wildlife Sanctuary. The cruise will showcase some of Paterson Inlet’s stunning scenery with its hidden coves and unspoilt beaches. You’ll hear fascinating stories of early Māori history and European settlement, while keeping a look out for fur seals and penguins. Moor at Ulva Island and enjoy a 45 minute guided walk. The island is home to weka, bush robins, rare saddlebacks and yellowheads amongst other species. It is also a protected habitat for some of New Zealand’s rarest plant species.

Massive Winter Deal! May – September 2024 Only 1775 NZD for 2!

Rest of the year: $1,990 NZD for 2! – October 2024 – April 2025
*No meals are included

*This package is best enjoyed with a rental car. Add a RealNZ rental car + fuel + basic insurance for the duration of your stay for an extra $400 NZD. You can talk to us about alternative transport options too.

*We can accommodate 4 people in both pods which are nearby to each other (availability dependent). Each pod can only accommodate 2 people max.

*The journey to your PurePod starts with a 60 minute ferry ride from Bluff. There is a remaining 4km to travel to the entrance to the Mamaku Point Conservation Reserve, at which point you have a 380 metre nature walk to your pod. The PurePods are solar-powered, operating fully off the grid. Guests can be assured of tranquillity, ultimate privacy and a minimal carbon footprint. There is no wifi, no TV, no phone signal, no power plugs. There is a USB port for charging devices) & an emergency satellite telephone available.

*Rate is Valid until 30 April 2025

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What’s included?
-2 nights accommodation for 2 in either Hananui PurePod or Tokoeka PurePod (located a 4km drive from Stewart Island Ferry Terminal)
-Ulva Island Explorer cruise and guided walk (2 hours 15 minutes)
-Return Ferries between Bluff and Stewart Island
-An app-based travel guide compiled by The Road Trip including all our favourite things to see and do on Stewart Island
What’s not included?
Domestic and International Flights
Meals
Rental Car (Although we can help arrange this)

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