Tour
Kiwi Birds & Mason Bay Photography
Run by Ruggedy Range Wilderness Experience · 2 days · all year
About
Two-day guided photography trip on Stewart Island with a night in a hut or camp: a flight to Mason Bay for wild kiwi, dunes and beach, then a hike through the Freshwater Valley and a boat crossing of Paterson Inlet. Mason Bay is one of the few places to find Stewart Island tokoeka foraging in daylight.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:42 | Night |
| 05:42 | 06:09 | Blue hour |
| 06:09 | 06:47 | Golden hour |
| 06:47 | 08:12 | Soft |
| 08:12 | 10:41 | Medium |
| 10:41 | 16:23 | Harsh |
| 16:23 | 18:53 | Medium |
| 18:53 | 20:17 | Soft |
| 20:17 | 20:56 | Golden hour |
| 20:56 | 21:23 | Blue hour |
| 21:23 | 24:00 | Night |
4.1 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 1.3 h | 2.9 h | 5.0 h | 6.0 h |
| Feb (window) | 1.2 h | 2.8 h | 5.3 h | 4.6 h |
| Mar (window) | 1.2 h | 2.8 h | 7.1 h | 1.2 h |
| Apr (window) | 1.2 h | 3.2 h | 6.1 h | 0.0 h |
| May (window) | 1.4 h | 4.3 h | 3.4 h | 0.0 h |
| Jun (window) | 1.5 h | 6.5 h | 0.4 h | 0.0 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.4 h | 5.1 h | 2.2 h | 0.0 h |
| Aug (window) | 1.3 h | 3.5 h | 5.2 h | 0.0 h |
| Sep (window) | 1.2 h | 2.9 h | 7.4 h | 0.1 h |
| Oct (window) | 1.2 h | 2.8 h | 5.7 h | 3.6 h |
| Nov (window) | 1.3 h | 2.8 h | 5.0 h | 5.7 h |
| Dec (window) | 1.4 h | 2.9 h | 4.9 h | 6.4 h |
The trip
- Length
- 2 days
- Group size
- Not stated
- Led by
- Furhana
- Route
- Starts and ends in Oban, Stewart Island
- Language
- English
Route
- Mason Bay
- Freshwater Valley
- Paterson Inlet
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Auckland time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:19– | 20:54– | 15h 27m15 h 27 min | 64° |
| Feb | 07:05– | 20:21– | 14h 2m14 h 2 min | 56° |
| Mar | 07:47– | 19:30– | 12h 28m12 h 28 min | 45° |
| Apr | 07:29– | 17:28– | 10h 46m10 h 46 min | 33° |
| May | 08:09– | 16:37– | 9h 20m9 h 20 min | 24° |
| Jun | 08:37– | 16:13– | 8h 33m8 h 33 min | 20° |
| Jul | 08:33– | 16:30– | 8h 52m8 h 52 min | 22° |
| Aug | 07:55– | 17:11– | 10h 6m10 h 6 min | 29° |
| Sep | 06:57– | 17:54– | 11h 43m11 h 43 min | 40° |
| Oct | 06:57– | 19:35– | 13h 23m13 h 23 min | 52° |
| Nov | 06:09– | 20:17– | 14h 58m14 h 58 min | 62° |
| Dec | 05:53– | 20:51– | 15h 51m15 h 51 min | 66° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026