Gulliver isn’t your average visitor in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. He’s a shipwrecked seagull with a penchant for naps and exotic travels—and he brings souvenirs. Helping him out not only adds charm to your island beaches but also unlocks a rare catalog of globally themed rewards.

From time to time, you’ll spot Gulliver passed out on the beach, looking like he’s just survived a storm at sea. He’s a traveling seagull with questionable GPS skills, and every time you wake him up, he’s in need of your help.

The premise is simple: he’s lost the parts of his communicator and needs them to call his crew. That’s where you come in.

Assisting Gulliver is a small but satisfying task. Here’s what you do:

1. Find Gulliver : Walk along your beach until you see him lying face down in the sand.

2. Wake Him Up : Talk to him repeatedly until he comes to.

3. Dig for Communicator Parts : Look for water spurts on the sand. Use your shovel to dig at these spots and collect five parts.

4. Hand Over the Goods : Return the parts to Gulliver. He’ll thank you and promise to send a special item in return.

5. Check Your Mail : The next day, a package will arrive with a unique item from a faraway place.

During the search, you might also stumble upon manila clams—useful for crafting fish bait, though they aren't the parts you're after.

Helping Gulliver pays off. His rewards are always unique and tied to real-world cultures or landmarks. These items are unavailable through any other means.

Examples of Gulliver’s Rewards:

• Moai Statue

• Pagoda

• Statue of Liberty

• Stonehenge

• Pyramid

• Towers of Pisa and Tokyo

• Candy-skull Mask

• Turbans, Fezzes, and Kimonos

These one-of-a-kind items are perfect for themed sections of your island. Whether you're building an international plaza or a cultural museum, Gulliver is your go-to source of rare items.

On some days, Gulliver appears in a pirate outfit and introduces himself as Gullivarrr . He’s still lost—but this time, it’s underwater.

How to Help Gullivarrr:

1. Equip a wetsuit and talk to him.

2. Swim out into the ocean and look for a shiny spot.

3. Dive down to find a communicator part.

4. Return it to him, and prepare to receive a new category of rewards.

Pirate-Themed Rewards:

• Pirate Barrel

• Treasure Chest

• Pirate Wall and Floor

• Pirate Coat, Hat, and Boots

• Cannon and Helm

These rewards are stylish, exclusive, and highly sought after by players who love a dramatic flair.

If you don’t return Gulliver’s parts the same day, they turn into rusted parts by the next morning. These aren’t just junk. They’re used to build one of the most impressive items in the game: the Robot Hero .

To craft this massive robot, you’ll need:

• 30 Rusted Parts

• 10 Gold Nuggets

• 20 Iron Nuggets

• 1 Rocket

• 1 Gold Armor

Balancing immediate rewards with long-term goals becomes a fun decision. Collecting rusted parts is the slow and steady path to building one of the ultimate flexes on your island.

There’s an extra reward for loyalty. Help Gulliver 30 separate times and you’ll receive the DIY recipe for the Golden Shovel . It’s not just shiny—it’s more durable than any standard tool. A badge of honor for the dedicated island helper.

• Daily Beach Walks : Check every stretch of sand every day. He appears randomly but often.

• Clear Inventory : You’ll need space to carry all five gulliver communicator parts.

• Have a Shovel Ready : Always have a spare tool in case one breaks mid-search.

• Rain or Shine : Gulliver shows up regardless of weather, so don’t skip checking when it rains.

This quest line remains one of the more engaging side activities in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, especially with the 2.0 update adding new layers to the experience.

Gulliver isn’t just a recurring side quest—he’s a collectible questline dressed in feathers and sailor’s charm. With each appearance, he adds a new layer to your island’s story and decor. Whether you’re collecting for aesthetics, completion, or crafting goals, Gulliver and Gullivarrr are worth your time.

So next time you’re walking the shore and see a white-feathered friend face down in the sand—stop. You’re not just helping a seagull. You’re unlocking a world of design possibilities.