Stewart Island Hiking

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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Bird Watching
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  Scenic Flight
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking
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  Glacier Walking

Start:	Invercargill
Finish:	Invercargill
Length:	4.5 days
Grade:	B (Average of 4-5 hrs physical activity per day) Grade B Average of 4-5 hours physical activity per day At times carrying small backpack of 4-5kgs (9-11 lbs) Tracks generally in good condition Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days No hiking experience necessary Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Camping, Backcountry Huts
Price:	NZ$1,995
Departs:	Weekly (Nov - April) - see see departures

Highlights: The best chance most people will ever have to see New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, in its natural environment. Breathe fresh sea air, hear rare bird calls and enjoy the solitude of Stewart Island. Travel by light plane to the island then walk and water taxi your way across the island to Halfmoon Bay.

"Picture yourself in the Southern most island of New Zealand wandering under a stadium of stars to try your luck at native kiwi spotting".

Many centuries ago Maori came by canoe to the island to harvest shellfish and mutton birds, traditions still carried out today by local iwi. They named the island Rakiura - 'Land of the Glowing Skies' as it is renowned for lingering summer sunsets and the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights.

The five day guided walk takes a nice loop across Stewart Island. Starting in the southern town of Invercargill you travel to Mason Bay on the West Coast of Stewart Island. Then walk, water taxi and sea kayak your way across the island to Halfmoon Bay. A visit to the stunning open sanctuary Ulva Island and some time to explore Halfmoon Bay before flying back to the mainland at Invercargill

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