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Top Things to Do in Stewart Island, New Zealand, from a Cruise Ship - Feel free to add, vote or provide feedback to the list
"Stewart Island" redirects here. For the islands in the Solomon Islands, see Stewart Islands. Stewart Island / Rakiura is the third-largest island of New Zealand. It lies 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of the South Island, across Foveaux Strait. Its permanent population is 381 people as of the 2013 census, most of whom live in the settlement of Oban.
Ulva Island ( from Scottish Gaelic: Eilean na Ulbha) is a small island about 3.5 km (2.17 mi) long lying within Paterson Inlet, which is part of Stewart Island/Rakiura in New Zealand. It has an area of about 270 hectares (670 acres), the majority of which is public land.
Ruggedy Range (Tm) Wilderness Experience - Stewart Island/Ulva Island Ecotours, Guided Nature Walks/Tramps, Kiwi Spotting Trips & Bird Watching. We have local knowledge and offer a friendly, personal service for small groups, off the beaten track with quality interpretation on native fauna & flora, Maori & European cultural history & conservation issues.
Rakiura Charters is a locally owned and operated company, offering premium tours and water taxi services aboard 8.5 metre, custom built Rakiura Suzy. With small group sizes, personalised tours, and fresh cake and coffee... this really is the only way to see Stewart Island.
Few visitors to New Zealand have the chance to see the Kiwi, New Zealand's iconic native bird, in the wild. Phillip Smith has been operating Kiwi Spotting tours on Stewart Island for over 20 years. Don't miss this unique opportunity to see the Stewart Island Brown Kiwi...
Great White Shark Cage Diving Join us on an adventure you don't want to miss - shark cage diving just off the coast of Stewart Island, New Zealand where you will be up close and personal with these fascinating creatures of the sea.
Rakiura National Park is a nature reserve park located on Stewart Island/Rakiura, New Zealand. It is the 14th of New Zealand's national parks and was officially opened on 9 March 2002. It covers 1,570 km², which is about 85% of Stewart Island, New Zealand's third-largest island.
Discover some of Paterson Inlet's natural treasures, enjoy scenery and Ocean Beach on a small group boat & walk tour. Board Aihe at Golden Bay Wharf for a ride to Little Glory Cove. Take a 20 - 30 minutes walk to Ocean Beach, enjoy the scenery and surf before returning to the jetty.
