Tramper on swingbridge, Rakiura National Park
Just a 20 minute flight from Invercargill or an hour by ferry from Bluff, Stewart Island/Rakiura is home to New Zealand’s most southerly and newest national park, Rakiura National Park, and the Rakiura Track.
Although the Rakiura Track is a 29 km tramping track, suitable for anyone with moderate fitness, the entire circuit is actually 36 km in total, including road walking. It takes three days, provides a good introduction to the scenery of Stewart Island and is suitable for tramping all year round.
Plan and prepare for a Great Walk/Easy tramping track.
Learn about the cultural and natural history of Stewart Island/Rakiura before walking the Rakiura Track.
Review a day-by-day description of the Rakiura Track.
Find out about hut accommodation and designated camping sites for the Rakiura Track.
Information to help plan and prepare for your visit to Rakiura Track on New Zealand's Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Trampers are required to purchase a date-stamped Great Walks Rakiura Hut or Camp Ticket before their journey.
Rakiura National Park is located on New Zealand's Stewart Island. The park covers about 157,000 ha and makes up about 85 percent of the island.
The Great Walks are the department's premier walking tracks, taking you through some of New Zealand's most striking conservation places.
Rakiura Track brochure (PDF, 850K)
Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island
NZ weather
Parkmaps are detailed maps for those visiting and using New Zealand's national parks and other conservation land.
Parkmaps and NZ topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Rakiura track updates and weather information
Great Walks visitor statistics
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
