Stewart Island (Te Punga o Te Waka) is the southernmost island of New Zealand, stretching 64 km in length and 40 km in width at its widest point. Despite having a 700 km coastline, the island only has 20 km of roads. To reach the island, there is a daily ferry service that departs twice a day, as well as a plane service that flies three times a day.
Due to its size, it’s impossible to walk around the island in a day, and even ten days of tramping won’t take you beyond the northern third. There are plenty of things to explore, even near the only settlement of Oban. You can plan a day trip or a longer stay as there are many accommodations available. The island is well-known for its birdlife, including species like Kiwi.
Experience Te Punga o Te Waka
- New Zealand’s third-largest island
- Flying from Invercargill to Stewart Island is a convenient option
- Explore Raikura National Park
- Oban is Stewart Island’s main settlement
- Unforgettable experience of watching wild kiwi birds.
You´ll ❤️ these great things to see & do…
- Catch a water taxi from Stewart Island to the Ulva Island wildlife sanctuary
- Watch wild kiwi foraging on a sandy beach at dusk
- Hike on a rainforest trail in the wilderness of Rakiura National Park
- Dine on the freshest of local seafood
- Dive the marine reserve Paterson Inlet
- Kayak in pristine waters around the stunning Stewart Island coastline
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