Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara
Oban, New Zealand
A predator-free bird sanctuary in Paterson Inlet, reached by a short water-taxi ride from Oban, where robins, saddlebacks and parakeets are easy to see on forest tracks. Walk quietly and keep to the tracks. Book the boat in advance, and do not bring pets or food.
- Nearest town
- Oban, New Zealand
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -46.9190, 168.1470
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February–March and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara?
Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara is in Oban, New Zealand, at GPS -46.9190, 168.1470.
Which road trips pass Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara?
Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bluff to Stewart Island / Rakiura and Ulva Island.
What is there to see near Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara?
Places worth a stop nearby: Observation Rock (2 km), Rakiura Museum (3 km), Rakiura Track, Horseshoe Bay (3 km) and Stirling Point, Bluff (38 km).
When is the best time to visit Ulva Island / Te Wharawhara?
The most pleasant months are usually February–March and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)