×UPDATE 01/12/2021: All guests over the age of 12 years & 3 months who are travelling to/from Great Walk locations, or on one of our activities will need to present My Vaccine Pass. Face coverings are mandatory for drivers & passengers inside our office and vehicles. *The public transport that Tracknet operates between Queenstown, Te Anau, and Milford Sound can be used by customers without proof of vaccination. See further information HERE.

Home
Places
Stewart Island Rakiura

Stewart Island Rakiura

Stewart Island is located across the Foveaux Strait to the South of mainland New Zealand. It is a remote and rugged area and provides excellent hiking opportunities. An overview of the hiking opportunities on Stewart Island / Rakiura are outlined below. For more information about Stewart Island walking tracks please contact the Department of Conservation.

Close up of a Tui which is perched amongst the flowers of a Harakeke or Flax bush

North West Circuit Stewart Island

The North West Circuit offers challenging tramping around Stewart Island’s northern coast and is suitable for fit and experienced trampers. This track is 125 km in length and usually takes 9 – 11 days to complete. You are able to find out more information at the Department of Conservation website.

Rakiura Track

The Rakiura Track is one of New Zealand's Great Walks that is on Stewart Island. It is a circular tramping track and follows the coastline for a large part of its length, passing small inlets, large bays, mudflats, and crosses steep hills covered in bush. The track is 32km long and usually takes 3 days to walk. There are two huts on the track and campsites are also available. For more information and to book hut tickets, please visit the Department of Conservation website.

Southern Circuit Stewart Island

The Southern Circuit is regarded as a challenging tramp for those with experience in the backcountry requiring good fitness and navigation skills. You can get to it via the North West Circuit Track or by boat. It is a 71.5km round trip and takes 4-6 days as a round trip from Freshwater Landing. You are able to find out more information at the Department of Conservation website.

Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks

Managed by Department of Conservation (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. You can access more information at Department of Conservation website.

How to get there:

Tracknet currently does not offer a scheduled service to Invercargill or Bluff. We can offer a charter option, contact us for a quote, or to make any bookings.

View ferry timetables and book online at the Stewart Island Experience website.

PARTNERS