If you’re looking for an easy and scenic short walk along one of the few roads on Stewart Island then head over the hill from downtown Oban to Golden Bay, Thule Bay and Vaila Voe Bay. There are a few things to see along the way, so keep reading if you’re planning a trip to … Read more
There are heaps of options for short walks around Oban, the main village on Stewart Island. The walk to Ringaringa Beach and then the tracks near Wohlers Monument is an underrated one — we had no idea what to expect and it was way better than I could have imagined! Walking to Ringaringa Beach There … Read more
Stewart Island, New Zealand’s third largest island, is moored a short distance off the southern coast of the South Island. An hour by boat (or a 15 minute flight), Rakiura Stewart Island is a haven for hikers and bird lovers, or anyone looking for a unspoilt island paradise in New Zealand! Things to Do in … Read more
Most people who are either from New Zealand or live there know about Stewart Island. They know that it’s full of forests and birds and wild coastlines, and that hardly anyone lives there. I’ve already shown you some of the nature on offer around Stewart Island, so today I thought I’d give you a look … Read more
One of the coolest things about exploring Stewart Island is that there are heaps of interesting walks that are accessible from the main village. You can start walking in pretty much any direction and you’ll soon see something pretty. One of those walks takes you along along a winding coastal road and then along the … Read more
If you’re looking for an easy, short(ish) walk on Stewart Island that requires no boats or taxi transfers, the Horseshoe Point Track could be for you. You’ll walk from Oban, past roadside beaches and viewpoints to the start of the track, which is half the fun. Oban to the Start of the Track The walk … Read more
If you’re considering a trip to Stewart Island you have two main ways to get there. You can either catch the ferry, which takes an hour and takes you across the notoriously choppy Foveaux Straight, or opt for a flight. What’s a flight to Stewart Island like? It’s amazing (and very short). Keep reading for … Read more
A trip to Ulva Island is a cornerstone of many a Stewart Island holiday. This tiny island is a predator-free sanctuary for a wide-range of native New Zealand birds and is also home to some great beaches. It’s a short boat ride from Golden Bay and you’ll likely spend a few hours there – keep … Read more
We wanted to do the Rakiura Track on our recent trip to Stewart Island. It was winter though, and I’d read reports of military-grade bed bugs destroying many a recent hut experience. Instead, we opted for a Rakiura Track day walk, and our research led us to the section between Port William and Lee Bay … Read more
Stewart Island is at the extreme south of New Zealand, and I reckon most people think that it’s too cold and windswept to have really good beaches. That’s not true at all – we visited Stewart Island in winter and found some amazing beaches — beaches that wouldn’t look out of place somewhere far more … Read more