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Welcome to New Zealand at its Best

Organic Explorer has carved out a name for itself as a comprehensive resource for travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences in New Zealand.

Through its website and travel guides, it has provided travellers with an abundance of information about everything from organic cafe's and eco-lodges to nature tourism and Maori cultural experiences.

But Organic Explorer’s efforts have gone further than just informing travellers about the variety of eco-friendly experiences available in New Zealand. It has also helped raise international awareness of New Zealand as a visitor destination.

Eco-tourism experiences feature on many international visitors’ holiday plans and that will only increase Organic Explorer’s relevance to visitors and local eco-tourism businesses.

Kevin Bowler
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive

Aihe Eco Charters & Water Taxi

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Cnr Main Rd & Dundee St Stewart Island, 9846
64 3 219 1066
www.aihe.co.nz

Full Description

Aihe Eco Charters was custom built for small group tours in 2007. She comfortably seats 12 passengers and 2 crew and provides superb all round viewing and great photography opportunities.

Aihe operates as a cruise boat and also offers a water taxi service to destinations including Ulva Island, Freshwater River and Port William.

Cruises vary from 2 hours to 4 hours. Our Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise is an opportunity to explore parts of Paterson Inlet's vast, beautiful, pristine, intricate forest clad shoreline, hidden bays, beaches, wildlife including penguins and seabirds with the occasional dolphin and fur seals.

We offer a 3 hour Pelagic Birding Tour to view a variety of seabirds including, magnificent albatross, petrel, skua, cormorants and penguin species including yellow-eyed and blue penguin. In season, we also see Fiordland crested penguin.

Our short 1.5 to 2 hour scenic cruises along primeval Freshwater River or Rakeahua River, help you experience a special part of Stewart Island hidden from many.

Your friendly crew will provide a rewarding insight into the area and wildlife seen.

We donate $1.00 p.p. into our conservation fund for everyone who comes on our cruises, seabird watching tour or water taxi service.

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve heat
We conserve water
We reduce/limit oil/gas carbon emissions
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We instruct staff in green practices
We mention green/eco issues on our website
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication

Directions

3.5 minutes walk from the Stewart Island flight depot or ferry terminal and only 0.5 minutes walk from the Department of Conservation Office.