Whaler’s Base & Ulva Island Combo

Stroll the Ulva Island open bird sanctuary on a flexible freedom walk, before discovering a little-known part of Stewart Island’s fascinating history: between 1923 and 1933 the Ross Sea Whaling Company of Norway made 9 expeditions to Antarctica while using a base in Paterson Inlet. The ‘Whaler’s Base’ was used to repair the whaler chasers in between seasons.

• Flexible departure times to the Ulva Island bird sanctuary by water taxi 
• Pick up directly from Ulva for your 1 hour vessel-based Whaler’s Base Tour
• On-board photographic guides and fascinating commentary from your local skipper and guide
• View the relics including the old rusty workshop boiler and foundations of the slipway, from the vessel (optional walk add-on (from $25pa) to disembark and explore, with a later pick up from the stunning Millar’s Beach)
• Suitable for groups of 2 – 50 adults
• Heated cabin, comfortable seating with maximum viewing and photography opportunities

What to bring

• Warm, comfortable clothing
• Closed footwear
• Binoculars
• Personal water bottle and snacks

For more information about our service to Ulva Island, click here.