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 Whaler’s Base Tour
On-board photographic guides and fascinating commentary from your local skipper and guide
Explore the relics including the old rusty workshop boiler and foundations of the slipway
Optional walk to the stunning Millar’s Beach
Suitable for groups of up to 15
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.

Posted in: All Tours, Combo Tours, Full Day, Tours

Fares

Adult $85/ Child $42.50
Infants 5 years and under free of charge
Children aged 6 - 13yrs.

Min. fare of $230 (3 adults ($180) for the tour portion of the package, plus 2 adults ($50) for the Ulva Island water taxi portion of the package). If you are a single traveler, or a group of 2, please get in touch, as we often already have others booked or on standby.