A 2 days Journey (operated by Ruggedy Range http://www.ruggedyrange.com ) started from Golden Bay, travel by water taxi to Freshwater Landing. Hike from Freshwater Landing to Mason Bay (~14km) and camped overnight. Hike back to Freshwater Landing the next day. We searched for kiwi around Mason Bay at night and saw 3. Next day at 5am, we saw 2 kiwis chasing in front of the hut. They ran very fast like roadrunner and made loud call while running. I wish I had a video camera to record this drama. Taking photo was impossible in these light condition (no flash light allowed).

It rained all the way on our returning hike. But our guide Furhana told us that a rainy day would increase the chance of seeing a kiwi. Sure enough, in about half way around 9:45am, we heard Bob called out "Kiwi!" - a kiwi just crossed the road behind 4 of us but in front of Bob and Evelyn. For the next few minutes, we were breathlessly watching this big brown bird (40cm, 2.5kg), from a few meters away, poking its long beak repeatedly into the ground while slowly moving along the trail. This is one of those dream finally come true moment after long expectation. As you may already know that kiwi only lives in New Zealand, and Stewart Island Brown Kiwi is the only kiwi active at day time.