Stewart Island Rakiura Transport and Information
Stewart Island Rakiura Transport and Information. The Tracknet coach terminates at Invercargill which is a 30 minute connecting coach ride from Bluff and the Ferrys that link the South Island with Stewart Island/Rakiura and the many walking and nature opportunities on the Island (our Tracknet services link with this Shuttle, ask us to book for you).
Stewart Island Track Information:
An overview of the hiking opportunities on Stewart Island / Rakiura is below. For more information about Stewart Island walking tracks please click here to be taken to the Department of Conservation's website.
North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura
The North West Circuit offers challenging tramping around Rakiura/Stewart island's northern coast.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 125 km
Completion Time: 9 - 11 days
Rakiura Track
The Rakiura Track Great Walk is found on Stewart Island/Rakiura, just a 20 minute flight from Invercargill or an hour by ferry from Bluff.
Category: Great Walk/Easier tramping track
Distance: 37 km
Completion Time: 3 days
Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura
The Southern Circuit is regarded as a remote, challenging tramp needing good fitness and route-finding skills. You can get to it via the North West Circuit Track or by boat.
Category: Tramping track
Distance: 71.5 km round trip
Completion Time: 4 - 6 days round trip from Freshwater
Ulva Island walking tracks
Managed by DOC as an open sanctuary, Ulva Island is one of several small islands inside Paterson Inlet, Ulva Island is a predator and rodent free island which is home to endangered and rare New Zealand birds including the Saddleback which you can visit.
Category: Walking track
Transport Bookings
To book your spaces click here to visit our online booking page or contact Tracknet Transport to reserve your spaces.
