Stewart Island - Wikipedia
Stewart Island (Māori: Rakiura, lit. 'glowing skies', officially Stewart Island / Rakiura, formerly New Leinster) is New Zealand's third-largest island, located 30 kilometres (16 nautical miles) south of the South Island, across Foveaux Strait.
Kia Ora, welcome to Stewart Island
Whether you have come to enjoy the land, sea and night-scapes, view the wildlife, walk, boat, fish, dive, kayak, hunt or just relax - a Stewart Island holiday will be an experience that will draw you back again and again. Need help deciding what to do? Take a look at our suggested itineraries! what's on during your visit?
Stewart Island - Kiwis and Wildlife - New Zealand | Tourism NZ
Stewart Island is a haven for brown kiwi or Tokoeka, which outnumber humans on the island and are active day and night. Blue penguins and the rare yellow-eyed penguins waddle among the rocks. Offshore on Ulva Island, you’ll find a predator …
The Complete Travel Guide to Stewart Island - NZ Pocket Guide
Aug 13, 2022 · See Stewart Island from the skies on a helicopter or fixed-wing flight (more info on Viator and Tripadvisor) Explore Stewart Island via a small-group bird watching, photography or guided hiking tour; Dive with great white sharks; Be treated to a …
20 Best Things to Do on Stewart Island [2024] - NZ Pocket Guide
Sep 17, 2024 · Get inspired for things to do in Stewart Island with this complete list of must-dos on Stewart Island, from Great Walks to kiwi birds.
The Complete Guide to New Zealand's Stewart Island - TripSavvy
Jul 9, 2020 · New Zealand's third-largest island, off the southern coast of the South Island, Stewart Island is a bird-watcher's paradise, and has spectacular hiking and seafood, too.
Discover Stewart Island | Rakiura National Park - RealNZ
Stewart Island, and its sprawling national park Rakiura, is New Zealand’s beautiful and wild third island, located off the south coast of the South Island. Remote but well-connected, the island is accessible by a regular ferry that runs between Bluff and the island’s only township, Oban.
Stewart Island - Go New Zealand
Extremely popular for hiking, sea kayaking and fishing; Stewart Island is a great pace to visit if you want to get away from the pressures of daily life. There are many short walks, as well as longer overnight hikes for the experienced tramper or hiker, and guided walks available.
Story: Stewart Island/Rakiura - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New …
Stewart Island/Rakiura is New Zealand’s third-largest island and southern-most settlement. With sheltered inlets, forested hills, rugged coasts, dunes, swamps, scattered islets and bizarre granite outcrops, it is remarkable for its variety of landscapes.
Rakiura National Park | Stewart Island - Rakiura, New Zealand
Stewart Island or Rakiura has a land area of nearly 2000 square kilometres, and 85% of it is included within the boundaries of Rakiura National Park. The most recent addition to New Zealand's national park portfolio, Rakiura is an enchanted world of …