Meet John Leask. John is a fourth generation Stewart Island fisherman. His knowledge of the islands history, nature, and fishing is outstanding. You can enjoy a day out with John on his boat "Mareno" Catch your own lunch which John will cook on board. Blue cod, fresh from the sea and home baked bread is John's speciality. With his boat you can visit the nature reserve of Ulva Island and walk in the native bush which is a bird sanctuary. From the boat you will see many sea birds, and perhaps Blue Penguin, Seals and Sea lions. This day out with John is always a highlight for our guests.

On Stewart Island we stay in a small lodge or B&B. The population of the island is centered on Halfmoon Bay and is only around two hundred people. Most of the island is uninhabited and is being made into a national park. It is one of the worlds most southerly settlements. On the land also native bush and birdlife abound and there are pleasant bush tracks for hiking.

If you wish to take some extra time another option some guests have enjoyed is a few days cruising aboard the comfortable 56' ketch "Talisker". This allows you to explore more of the islands coastline, pristine harbours and of course the amazing freshly caught and prepared seafood!