The Rakiura Track is a Great Walk. Traverses a rich diversity of trees, ferns, and perching orchids. Visit many historical sites with the chance to see a variety of sea and forest birds.
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The Rakiura Track is a Great Walk. Traverses a rich diversity of trees, ferns, and perching orchids. Visit many historical sites with the chance to see a variety of sea and forest birds.
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' -renowned for its lingering sunsets of summer and the Aurora Australis .
All inclusive 4 day / 3 night guided walk starts in Invercargill with a short flight to Halfmoon Bay. Walk through the "chain" around Lee Bay and Maori Beach to Port William Hut for the night. Climbing across the summit ridge we reach the North Arm Hut sited on the shore of Paterson Inlet.
Lastly around the shores of Paterson Inlet emerging at the sheltered bays of Kidney Fern Arm and Kaipipi Bay back to Halfmoon Bay. Return to Invercargill in the evening.
Kiwi Wilderness Walks, Foreshore Drive, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island/rakiura, Southland, New Zealand.
By Peta Bamber