Best trails in Rakiura National Park

This tramp through native forest, secluded beaches and Maori settlement sites offers a taste of Stewart Island and is often completed in 2-3 days. Before you start hiking the Rakiura Track: -Book huts and/or campsites on the track: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/stewart-island-rakiura/rakiura-national-park/things-to-do/rakiura-track/ -Decide whether to book a shuttle between Oban and the end of the trail or walk or take a water taxi to...

This track takes you from Lee Bay to Port William located in the Rakiura National Park on the Steward Island. It's a beautiful coastal walk through lush forest with stunning scenery and plentiful birdlife along the way. The track is well-maintained with two campsites on the way. Port William has a fantastic hut.

This is a beautiful walk on Ulva Island which is a part of Steward Island/Rakiura. The island provides spectacular flora and birdlife. Keep your eyes open for the kākā, kiwi birds, kakariki, weka, etc.) It's best to book the water taxi in advance but they are quite flexible and sometimes you can hop right on (pay after).

This track is the final section of the North West Circuit Stewart Island multi-day tramp. It will take you from North Arm Hut & Campsite to Halfmoon Bay (Oban). Please note that fees and bookings are required to stay at the hut and the campsite. More information about huts and campsite are available at: North Arm Hut https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/stewart-island-rakiura/rakiura-national-park/things-to-do/north-arm-hut/ North Arm...

This track is part of the Rakiura Track (the shortest track of all New Zealand's Great Walks). This section will take you from Port William Hut & Campsite to North Arm Hut & Campsite. Please note that bookings for this great walk are required. More information is available at: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/stewart-island-rakiura/rakiura-national-park/things-to-do/rakiura-track/

This is a beautiful day walk located on Steward Island. The track starts from Oban and takes you past Horseshoe Point and Garden Mount to Maori Beach Campsite. It's a long, but pretty easy walk on a fairly well-maintained trail with lots of wildlife, great views, and beautiful beaches along the way. Please note that bookings are required to stay at Maori Beach Campsite. More information is available at...

This track is part of the North West Circuit Stewart Island multi-day tramp. This section will take you from Mason Bay Hut to Freshwater Hut. Be prepared for flooding on the track after heavy rain. Please note that fees are required to stay at both huts. Bookings are not required - first come, first served. More information is available at:

This track takes you from Oban/Halfmoon Bay and returns to complete the beautiful Stewart Island North West Circuit in Rakiura National Park. This long, challenging loop requires up to 10 days of self-sufficient travel and is suitable only for experienced, well-equipped trampers. The route traverses beautiful beaches, rivers, and stunning coastal scenery, but is famously difficult. Expect long sections of knee-deep mud, continuous scrambling over wet tree roots, and steep, slippery...

This track is part of the North West Circuit Stewart Island multi-day tramp. This section will take you from Freshwater Hut to North Arm Hut & Campsite. Be prepared for flooding on the track after heavy rain (some creeks may become impassable). More information about huts and campsite is available at: Freshwater Hut Fees are required. Bookings are not required - first come, first served. North Arm Hut Bookings and fees are required:...

This track is part of the North West Circuit Stewart Island multi-day tramp. This section will take you through the hilly forest, from Port William Hut to Bungaree Hut. Please note that fees and bookings are required to stay at Port William Hut More information about hut fees and bookings is available at: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/stewart-island-rakiura/rakiura-national-park/things-to-do/port-william-hut/ No bookings are required to stay at...