Day #15 Stewart Island

It was raining when we awoke; we had to return the E-bikes. Fortunately, the rain stopped and we rode the bike back to Pete's place.

harbor at Oban

Oban, the only town on Stewart Island

fallen soldier memorial in Oban

We did a little exploring including a couple of hikes to Observation Rock and up to see the only church on the island, the Presbyterian church on the hill. A Norwegian flag hangs in the church as they helped with church furniture. The Norwegians were at a shipbuilding company that was on the island for a number of years.

Presbyterian church

Norwegian pews

a parrot hang around our cabin

on the hike to Observation Point

We spent the afternoon on Ulva Island, a small island off the Stewart Island coast. It has been returned to its original state eliminating non-indigenous animals and reintroducing original animal and plant life. A very good guided tour.

Ulva Island

Ulva Island

Ulva Island

molting penguin, Ulva Island

sunbathing, Ulva Island

beach, Ulva Island

Tonight, we fired up the outdoor, gas grill at our cabin. A nice change from restaurant food.

Tomorrow we return to the South Island for about another week of exploration.