Nature dominates on beautiful and secluded Stewart Island.

Rakiura National Park covers more than 80 percent of the island. It’s home to many of the island’s indigenous species such as the Stewart Island brown kiwi and robin, tui, dotterel, and kaka. The island also boasts some of the country’s most inspiring and invigorating nature walks. 
                                                                       

With only 28km of road, but an impressive 280km of walking track, short and long, including the Rakiura Track - one of the country’s nine Great Walks, there is something for everyone. 

Predator free Ulva Island is a dream destination for bird lovers. It is a place where wildlife roams free and without threat, where bird song fills the air, and rare native plants carpet the island’s floor. Ulva Island can be accessed via a short water taxi ride from the village of Oban / Halfmoon Bay.  

Dusk on the island is quite remarkable. It’s not surprising the island is named Rakiura meaning land of the glowing skies, due to the island’s lingering sunsets and the Southern Light displays.
                                                        
Matching it's stunning terrestrial features in every way is the island’s ocean environment. Rich and varied marine habitat in pristine conditions allows for terrific snorkelling and diving opportunities. 
 

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