About Stewart Island
Stewart Island floats at the very bottom of Aotearoa, a dark-sky sanctuary where kiwi birds call through beech forests and humpback whales migrate past golden beaches. Fewer than 400 people live here, and the stars shine with primordial clarity.
Country
New Zealand
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
NZD
Language
English
Things to do in Stewart Island
Spot kiwi birds in their habitat
Hike the Rakiura Track
Kayak pristine bays
Fish for blue cod
Watch humpbacks migrate
Experience the Southern Lights
Weather by month
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