Stewart Island, New Zealand
Stewart Island Experience - operates the 1 hour ferry service across Foveaux Strait to the island from Bluff to Oban. Stewart Island Experience also offers a range of tours, cruises and activities to explore the stunning island. Stewart Island is New Zealand's most southernmost community steeped in culture and history. Most of the island is part of the Rakiura National Park, with the population largely confined to the small township of Oban.
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NZ[086] Ferry to Stewart Island 2017/03/28
Going to hike Rakira Track of Great Walks!!
From Bluff to Oban by Stewart Island Experience Ferry.
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This is my Archive of travel of New Zealand.
I got Working Holiday Visa of New Zealand I'll stay this country about 1 year.
First, I want to Travel around this country of course around North Island, and South Island.
Trreking in Great Walks all of them, Camping, Driving, Staying.
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The Stewart Island Experience
This video comes from the third island of New Zealand, Stewart Island. It's special to me because this is one of two islands that make up my name.
Rakiura - Stewart Island, New Zealand
Just twenty minutes by plane from Invercargill, or an hour by ferry from Bluff, Stewart Island / Rakiura is a place where you can experience lush rainforest, clear, clean water and abundant marine and bird life.
In 2002 the very qualities that make this a great place to treasure, were recognized in the formation of the Rakiura National Park, comprising 85% of the island's 1,570 sq. kilometers. The description of the island by naturalist Leonard Cockayne in 1909 as an actual piece of the primeval world is still relevant today.
Oban is the only settlement on the island and has a population of around 400 people. Despite having few shops in the township, nearly all items visitors require van be purchased from the town's general store. There are no bank or ATM facilities here.
Whether you come to enjoy the land and seascapes, view the wildlife, walk, boat, fish, dive, kayak, hunt or just relax, Stewart Island / Rakiura will be an experience that will draw you back here again and again.
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Music by Zbigniew Preisner - Les Marionnettes
Poem by Jodine Derena Butler (
Wild Kiwi Encounter on Stewart Island - Real Journeys
As dusk sets in and daylight diminishes, venture by torchlight through the native forest with the stars and forest night sounds around you. The walk will take about 45 minutes one-way and the track emerges on to Ocean Beach. This wide sandy beach is where kiwi are often found feeding among the grasses and seaweed.
Here in the darkness you will get to see the Southern brown kiwi (Rakiura Tokoeka) - often searching for food.
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Foveaux Strait crossing from Oban, Stewart Island, to Bluff, New Zealand
On 15th March 2010 I took the small catamaran ferry the 25 miles across the Foveaux Straight from Oban on Stewart Island to Bluff on the southern tip of New Zealand. The day before all the ferries had been cancelled due to high seas. This video captures the beauty and power of the sea I experienced that day.
The other 50 or so passengers were behind me inside under cover. Occasionally one would venture out, groan and go back in again. Our luggage is in those tarpaulin covered tubs. The one hour trip across the Foveaux Straight will challenge even the strongest stomach. Brilliant.
However, this is nothing compared to what these poor passengers had to suffer travelling between the North and the South Island across the Cook Strait.
No to mention this one of a fishing boat off Iceland
The Stewart Island experience
The best of my trip to stewart island in 8 minutes.
- Rakiura Track
Stewart Island
Rocky mountain
Stewart Island Ferry
Melissa having a good time in the giant swell on the ferry to Stewart Island.
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Cruise to Stewart Island
Discover the best of Stewart Island with these onshore activities on a cruise to New Zealand. Plan your trip at newzealand.com
Stewart Islands Flights Promo Dvd
Your adventure to Stewart Island begins with Stewart Island Flights. Sit back and relax as one of our friendly, experienced pilots takes you on a 20 minute scenic ride into the mystical atmosphere surrounding Stewart Island, Rakiura, Land of the Glowing Skies. Take in birds eye views of Oreti Beach, the Tiwai Aluminium Plant, The Port of Bluff, and on the horizon, Stewart Islands clear, clean waters, lush rainforest, gorgeous bays, and sometimes bracing climate. Youll soon be swooping in over Oban, Stewart Islands township where you can walk, boat, fish, dive, kayak, hunt, or just relax in the Stewart Islanders hospitable warmth.
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stewart Island message for Round NZ competitors
A message from the locals of Stewart Island who cant wait for the competitors of the Round New Zealand race to arrive. More updates on the home of New Zealand sailing- crew.org.nz
Stewart Island Day 1
RAKIURA TRACK Tag 1
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Stewart Island Discovery Expeditions - New Zealand
Discover the magic of Stewart Island - New Zealand's third island with our 6 day cruise - See more at:
Guided Walk Stewart Island New Zealand
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Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Stewart Island. Our small group guided walks to Little River provides an unforgettable insight into the diversity and beauty of this island sanctuary.
Learn about Stewart Island's historic sawmilling industry and the modern-day paua and oyster industries en route to Lee Bay. Then join your guide for a walk through tall native forest and along beautiful coastlines to Little River. This charming estuary is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the tranquility of Stewart Island.
Alternatively your guided walk may include a visit to Ackers Point lighthouse and a visit New Zealand's oldest building, Ackers Cottage. This is a great spot for watching little blue penguins and titi (muttonbirds or sooty shearwaters) returning ashore to their nesting sites. Enjoy fantastic views across Paterson Inlet and Ulva Island to the mainland.
Throughout your walk, a local nature guide will tell you about Stewart Island's unique cultural and natural heritage and point out the native plant life. You will also gain a first-hand understanding of the work local residents are doing to preserve the abundant bird population.
For each adult completing our guided walk, Stewart Island Experience will contribute NZD$5 to the Stewart Island Rakiura Community and Environment Trust.
In order to participate in this activity you will need to get to Stewart Island. Ferries depart daily from Bluff and can be booked via our website.
Stewart Island to Akarora to Kaikora; New Zealand
Thank you to Stephanie Grace for her song; 'Life Through a Lens'
Stewart Island New Zealand Sky
Bookings : calib@glessi.com Timelaps Camera I have Kiwi's (birds) living on my property and want to help them buy trapping for preditors all of which are not native. This is the view from my back door
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