You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
28 | STEWART ISLAND<br />
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS SPRING-SUMMER 2<strong>02</strong>3-2<strong>02</strong>4<br />
Rakiura Stewart Island –<br />
Land of the flowing skies<br />
Nestled at the southernmost tip of<br />
New Zealand, Rakiura Stewart Island is<br />
a hidden paradise just 30km from the<br />
Southland coast. It is a perfect retreat<br />
for those seeking peace, quiet, and<br />
adventure.<br />
Rakiura, meaning “The Land of Glowing<br />
Skies,” enchants with an otherworldly<br />
charm. Despite its Subantarctic location,<br />
the island’s turquoise waters and white<br />
sand beaches create an illusion of<br />
a tropical paradise. Here, the Aurora<br />
Australis Southern Lights dance<br />
across the night sky regularly, inviting<br />
stargazers and astrotourism enthusiasts<br />
to be captivated by nature’s celestial<br />
masterpiece.<br />
Covering 85% of the island, Rakiura<br />
National Park is a wilderness wonder<br />
and the only place in New Zealand<br />
where you can readily see Brown Kiwi<br />
in their natural habitat. The renowned<br />
Rakiura Track, one of New Zealand’s<br />
Great Walks, leads explorers through<br />
diverse ecosystems, from lush<br />
rainforests to sprawling wetlands<br />
and vast sand dunes. With over 280<br />
kilometres of walking tracks, Rakiura<br />
caters to trampers and hikers alike. You<br />
can also enjoy birdwatching, fishing, sea<br />
kayaking, diving, and even hunting.<br />
An absolute must on your Rakiura<br />
adventure is Te Wharawhara Ulva<br />
Island, a predator-free sanctuary. Here,<br />
a vibrant world of birdlife unfolds,<br />
featuring friendly Kākā and Weka, the<br />
vivid Kākāriki, South Island Saddlebacks,<br />
and rare Yellow-Eyed Penguins known<br />
as Hoiho.<br />
Getting to Rakiura is easy, with<br />
options like a 20-minute flight from<br />
Invercargill to a one-hour ferry ride or an<br />
exhilarating 15-minute helicopter journey<br />
from Bluff.<br />
Discover Rakiura Stewart Island, where<br />
nature’s wonders await at the edge of<br />
the world, ready to ignite your spirit of<br />
adventure and wonder.<br />
Dive Rakiura<br />
Snorkeling and Freediving<br />
A guided tour in Stewart<br />
Islands’ Kelp Forests. All<br />
equipment is provided. No<br />
experience is necessary.<br />
To Book:<br />
<strong>02</strong>21058740<br />
diverakiura@gmail.com<br />
U l v a I s l a n d<br />
Ferry<br />
FISHING & BIRD WATCHING<br />
CHARTERS<br />
4-hour long shared fishing trips:<br />
$140/adult & $70/child (12y & under)<br />
Custom charters also available<br />
Phone: <strong>02</strong>7 2517122<br />
Email: tequilacharters@gmail.com<br />
Web: www.tequilacharters.co.nz<br />
& Watertaxi<br />
03 21 91 013 rakiura.nz <strong>02</strong>7 28 98 292<br />
Scheduled & On-Demand Departures & Returns to<br />
ULVA ISLAND - Stewart Island’s Birder’s Paradise<br />
aND Many MORE DESTINATIONS: Freshwater River,<br />
Port william, HiStoric whalers base...<br />
for the ultimate<br />
Rakiura<br />
Stewart Island<br />
getaway!<br />
Hananui & Tokoeka<br />
PurePods, Stewart Island<br />
Explore southlandnz.com<br />
Unfiltered<br />
Uninterrupted<br />
Unforgettable<br />
www.purepods.com
Change language