Stewart Island has just 28km of road, but over 280km of walking tracks; ranging from 30 minute beach walks to the three-day Rakiura Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. The walking tracks on Stewart Island provide plenty of different ways to experience the island’s wild beauty, with a track for every ability and time frame.
If you’re walking multi-day tracks or routes around Stewart Island, the Department of Conservation provides ample huts for travellers. DOC has a visitor centre in the island’s only township, Oban, where you can find out more.
Discover Walks On Stewart Island
Discover Walks On Stewart Island
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Big Glory Bay,
Stewart Island
Located on the Neck, a narrow peninsula of land which protects the entrance to Paterson Inlet, part of this reserve is a kiwi protection area.
Wildlife Spotting
Scenic Attraction
Nature & Wildlife
Natural Attraction
Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara
Natural Attraction
Ulva Island,
Rakiura National Park
Stewart Island's pristine predator-free open island sanctuary, home to abundant birdlife, rich native forest, and well-maintained walking tracks.
Lee Bay Road,
Rakiura National Park
One of New Zealand's Great Walks, this track is suitable for anyone with moderate fitness and takes walkers through native forest and across beaches.
Lee Bay Road,
Rakiura National Park
9-11 days of advanced tramping adventure around Stewart Island’s northern coast, with sweeping beaches, abundant birdlife and stunning scenery.
Lee Bay Road,
Rakiura National Park
For those wanting to venture into Rakiura National Park for a day, the easy 6-7 hour return walk to Maori Beach is an excellent choice.
Elgin Terrace,
Oban
This bay lies on the eastern coast of Stewart Island and is home to the island's only township, Oban, and a handful of family friendly sandy beaches.
Scenic Attraction
Walking & Tramping
Natural Attraction
Nature & Wildlife
Rakiura National Park
Natural Attraction
Rakiura National Park
Roughly 85% of Stewart Island’s 1570 square kilometres forms the newest of New Zealand’s National Parks; a pure wilderness environment.
Kamahi Road,
Oban
A popular and sheltered swimming area within Halfmoon Bay, this stunning sandy beach is the perfect place to relax, explore or play.
Ocean Beach ,
Stewart Island
Walk a loop track in Glory Cove Scenic Reserve on Stewart Island/Rakura.
