For bird enthusiasts keen on seeking the rare and endangered Orange-fronted Kakariki.

This option provides a drop off and pick-up onto Blumine Island for approximately 1.5 hours during the afternoon Wildlife Experience. 

We have a 95% success rate on finding this elusive bird and bird watchers from all over the world come here to photograph and view these amazing creatures. Before we drop you off on the island we will tell you our secret method for success. This predator free bird sanctuary is also home to the South Island Saddleback, Bellbirds, Kereru, Tomtits, Tui, Weka, and the very rare Mohua. 

Note there is no jetty or pier onto the island, so you may end up with wet feet jumping on and off the vessel! 

After your time on the island we will pick you up for a cruise back to Picton. 

If you want to stay the Night on the island , or Stay for a Full day you will need to pay for an additional position on the boat :-) $168

All Guest staying overnight or Taking Bags onto the Island must Follow Bio-security protocol. All bags have to be checked for Seeds - Pests etc . In the Shop is information and we WILL ask if you have checked or watch you complete this check :-) 

Bio- Security is off HIGH importance to E-ko and we have Equipment and Information in the Shop and on the Boats to HELP you comply with DOC regulations to ensure we keep our Islands predator FREE :-) 

Please note this option is subject to availability and weather conditions.