DGs on Stewart Island

Prior to Rotary Institute in Invercargill 5 of the 6 DGs and partners decided to have several days R and R on Stewart Island.  This was a good chance to relax and have some really constructive discussions on how the year was going to date.

We arrived in rather blustery wet conditions but our second day started calm but overcast.  We decided for a day’s boat tour, fishing, visiting Ulva Island, and seeing some salmon and mussel farms.  The fishing was great and we soon had a good quota of blue cod that we quickly consumed the following day.  It was also an opportunity for some quiet bush walks and to sample some of the fine seafood in the local pub.  The bird life was amazing and each morning we were greeted by a group of cheeky Kaka parrots wanting some nuts.  Just wandering around the island listening to the bird life reminded us of what New Zealand must have once sounded like. 

Day three and our short time on the Island was over.  We were left with a feeling of a great relaxed atmosphere, amazing bird life, and we all agreed the need to go back and spend some more time in this amazing part of New Zealand.