Stewart Island

New Zealand’s third largest island, located 30 kilometres South of the South Island. Here you’ll get a glimpse into a simpler, slower lifestyle, in rhythm with the sea and the tides, attuned to the
natural world of bush and beach.


PROXIMITY
With regular flights from Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch into Invercargill getting to Stewart Island couldn’t be easier.
From Invercargill Airport the flight to Stewart Island takes approximately 15-20 minutes or take the 1 hour ferry trip from Bluff. Bluff is a 25 minute drive from Invercargill.
STAY
There’s a range of local style accommodation options to suit all budgets and preferences. Some of our recommended places to stay include:
  • Bay Motel
  • Kowhai Lane Lodge
  • South Sea Hotel, Stewart Island
  • Church Hill Boutique Lodge
  • Sails Ashore Lodge

SEE + DO
With 245 kilometres of walking tracks, Stewart Island is a hikers paradise. Bird watchers are drawn here too especially with kiwi spotting trips.
  • Take a guided cruise at dusk to Little Glory Bay to see kiwis feeding
  • Explore Oban & the surrounding bays as a local guide gives you an entertaining insight into the community.
  • Enjoy a leisurely cruise of beautiful Paterson Inlet viewing hidden coves & unspoilt beaches before disembarking at Ulva Island, a renowned wildlife sanctuary.
  • Hire a car or motorscooter & discover the stunning coastline and secluded communities at your own pace and in your own time.
  • Take a dip at Bathing Beach, a short walk from the settlement of Oban.
  • Check out the wonderfully homely Rakiura Museum that’s packed with information and artefacts regarding the history of Stewart Island.
  • Capture great scenery on a photography tour.
  • Enjoy a fishing experience. There’s plenty of fish in the waters around Stewart Island, so there’s a good chance you’ll be amongst them.
  • Take to the air for some stunning views of the island.
  • Get up close & personal with a great white shark, with a Shark Cage encounter