Travel Guide Ulva Island
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A good fifteen minutes by boat from Oban, Ulva Island is a protected nature reserve and one of New Zealand's most important conservation areas. Just 3.5 kilometers long, this island in the Paterson Inlet is a wonderful bird sanctuary. Indeed, free from predators, you'll have the privilege of encountering rare and fragile birds such as the emblem of New Zealand itself: the kiwi, but not only, the kākā, the weka, the kākāriki, the toutouwai, the tōrea, the tīeke, the pīwakawaka(fantail), the tūī, the kererū(wood pigeon) and many more. The surrounding waters are also home to abundant marine life, including fur seals and Hector's dolphins. All in all, a real spectacle! As the archaeological remains on site can attest, the Ngai Tahu Maori tribe had already understood this over 200 years ago when they settled here. As did the British colonizers at the end of the 19th century, who established a post office that can still be seen today. Ecologically significant and a World Heritage Site, it's a must-see in Rakiura, and you'll need at least an afternoon to stroll around: two hours for the trail, but more like four if you really want to enjoy your visit. You can hire a local guide who will be delighted to tell you all about the island's particularities and the character of each of its little inhabitants. Don't wait any longer, get on board Golden Bay!
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