Introduction

Stewart Island offers the best chance most people will ever have to see New Zealand's national bird, the Kiwi, in its natural environment. Rest assured not many New Zealanders can make that claim.
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 its lingering sunsets of summer and the aurora of winter.
At Kiwi Wilderness Walks our aim is to help you participate in the great outdoors in classic "Kiwi" fashion visiting this "noah's ark" of wildlife.

• Coast to coast across the island
• Chance to see a kiwi in the wild
• New Zealand's third island and newest National Park
• Panoramic scenery alive with many native birds
• A low to moderate level of fitness is required.

Guided Walk - 4 nights from $1,595
Starting in the southern city of Invercargill, travel to Mason Bay for a breathtaking beach walk and evening under the stars. Walk across the island through scrub covered sand dunes and head high tussock to Freshwater Landing for the water taxi to Halfmoon Bay. Sea kayak the crystal waters of Paterson Inlet and visit the open sanctuary of Ulva Island. Explore Halfmoon Bay before returning to Invercargill.
For a detailed itinerary and complete list of what is included in your Stewart Island guided walk click here.