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Concierge Services at
Sails Ashore & Kowhai Lane
Stewart Island Accommodation Sails Ashore and Kowhai Lane Guest Services

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ils Ashore & Kowhai Lane Lodges, Stewart Island

Complementary transfers from plane and ferry on arrival and departure on the Island and also to and from "Sails" Guided Walks & Tours

And if after enjoying our "Sails" Ulva Island Walk you would like a second (or 3rd or 4th) trip to Ulva, you are welcome to hitch a lift with us if we are going. NO CHARGE ! but you will have to keep to our timetable. The three or four hours we are normally there will allow you lots of time to walk all Ulva Islands 5k of tracks.

Normally we have a two person minimum numbers requirement for our Ulva walks. However if you're travelling on your own and  staying at either Kowhai Lane or Sails Ashore we waive this requirement.

On arrival an introductory "mini tour" around the village, pointing out businesses and places of interest so you can get your bearings.
When you arrive for Kowhai Lane and want to stop at the local shop for any provisions we are happy to wait.
We will give you a complimentary Dept of Conservation (DoC) local walks pamphlet plus a village and environs map and discuss the best options with you. .... example....

We also give you a 7 day weather map which will help you plan your activities around our sometimes changeable weather.
Unless advised otherwise when you book we will have made a first night dinner reservation at one of our excellent restaurants. This can be very important as they can be often booked out.

And we can also book a fishing trip for you. These trips are also a great way for birders to view our pelagic birds. We also offer charters aboard Talisker at a flat vessel rate of $250 per hour, for up to 8 guests. On these we can view pelagic birds, seals (we have a DoC mammal watch permit) as well as scenic exploration.

Booking and Advice for these Services & Activities is restricted to guests at Sails Ashore & Kowhai Lane

 



 

 

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A Day (or longer) Trip to Mason Bay is something Extra Special.

Usually a combination of flying (helo or fixed wing) walking and watertaxi, the Mason Bay Experience is something extra special.

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There are various ways of doing it and for our own guests we can help advise the best for you.  Party size is important and we can often help with this as well.
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Kayaking can be a fun way to explore Paterson Inlet, and trips can be organised for all levels of experience and duration.

Dale & Bronwyn of Rakiura Kayaks
are experienced specialist kayaking guides with a tour to suit your abilities and interests

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Evening tours are a specialty, and with our sunsets, can be spectacular.

 



 Dining In .......And we are also delighted to introduce Annette who has recently started offering Gourmet "Dine Inn" meals. These need to be ordered of course and the more forward notice the better. Annette will come in and prepare breakfast or an intimate evening dining experience just for you. We have included below a proposal from her for a family at Kowhai Lane to give you some idea of just what she offers.
Each enquiry will be quoted. Follow this link to her PDF brochure
Annetts Perfect Feast

 

 

 

 

 

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Port William Walk

An easy half day walk along superb Dept of Conservation tracks. The trail is metaled all the way.

We can organise the watertaxi trip which takes you along part of the Islands stunning coast to Port William. Enjoy great views up to Mt Anglem. Take a lunch for the 4 hour (approx) walk, along a beautiful coast to the end of the road at Lee Bay. We can pick our guests up from there.

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Stewart Island Brown Kiwi
Kiwi !!.

You can find kiwi on display in pens in lots of places around New Zealand, but seeing wild birds in the wild is something quite special. We don't offer Kiwi watch, but we do know how to arrange this for our guests. Please ask us !! Or visit the operators web site

 

 

 

 

 



 Dining Out ...... Stewart Island has excellent "Dining Out", but tables are limited. So to avoid disappointment we book a table for our guests first night dinner. This may seem like overkill, but we have had guests unable to get a table when the Island is really busy. This booking can of course be cancelled.

For sample Dinner Menus                          .......... Kiwi-French Crepery     >>>>
    (both do breakfasts as well)


                                                                                        .......... South Seas Hotel          >>>>
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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