PLEASE NOTE..... Sails Ashore is packaged with a "Sails" Guided Ulva Exploration walk and the tariff less a 15% discount for this will be added to the first night accommodation,

We chose the name "Sails Ashore" to reflect the close relationship the Island enjoys with the sea. Overlooking Halfmoon Bay and the islands of Foveaux Straits beyond Sails Ashore is a short 4 minutes stroll from the village waterfront, set in a private native and flower garden. Guests enjoy their own wing, each room with a private entrance

Internal decor features extensive use of native Rimu timber, much of it salvaged from old logs, long sunk in a West Coast lake. Muted colours, original art and the best of fittings makes for a casual elegance.

Sails Ashore is all about exploring and enjoying the Island at your own pace. Your hosts, Iris & Peter, welcome you into our home and will be more than happy to share our knowledge of the Island with you.

Begin the day with Iris's special continental breakfast, at your convenience. We Stewart Islanders try to ignore clocks as far as possible, so we do things to suit you. Perhaps followed by a scenic road tour, the ideal way to get your bearings and learn a little about local history and village life.

If the weather is a trifle boisterous the Museum, Dept of Conservation Centre and local craft shops are an easy way of spending an interesting hour or two. Or if feeling really "indoors" enjoy our extensive library of local interest books and DVD's.

You'll also leave with a free DVD containing a short film and slide shows about Stewart Island and we'll copy your digital images onto the disk as well.

We have two Border Terriers and although the guests rooms and dining room are strictly "no dog zones" they will be delighted to take you for a walk.

Click here for a delightful site celebrating "DOGS IN RESIDENCE".

We are members of the New Zealand Birding Network