Stewart Island/Rakiura is New Zealand’s third largest island and home to its most southern national park. Lying to the south of the South Island, it is a one-hour ferry ride from Bluff or 20 minutes by plane from Invercargill. There are tracks here to suit everyone from short day walks to multi-day adventures.
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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 Alert: Alternative route available if track impassable
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: 32 km Completion Time: 3 days
The Southern Circuit is a remote, challenging tramp needing good fitness and route-finding skills. You can get to it by boat or on foot via North Arm, Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera, or from the North West Circuit Track. Category: Tramping track Distance: 71.5 km round trip Completion Time: 4 - 6 days round trip from Freshwater
Read about longer day walks and tracks that start from Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Category: Walking track
Find out about short day walks and tracks taking from 30 minutes to 2 hours starting at Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Category: Short walk ; Walking track
Visit iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara, the jewel of Rakiura National Park. Sample the delights of this open sanctuary via a series of well-formed tracks catering for all ages and levels of fitness. Category: Easy access short walk ; Short walk ; Walking track
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