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Rakiura Track: A Guided Slice of NZ's Least-Crowded Great Walk

Walk a stretch of the Rakiura Track through untouched podocarp forest and along deserted coastline — New Zealand's Great Walk that almost nobody does.

What to expect

You'll follow boardwalk and forest trail past ancient rimu and rata, with stops at empty beaches and lookout points over Halfmoon Bay. Your guide narrates the island's Maori and sealing history along the way. The trail is well-formed but genuinely wild-feeling, with a good chance of birdlife sightings. It ends back near Oban in time for your ship.

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Good to know

Choose the shorter southern loop for a half-day fit; wear proper walking shoes as sections can be muddy.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Stewart Island — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
15 nights · calls at Stewart Island
from $6,139
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Silversea · Silver Moon
15 nights · calls at Stewart Island
from $11,750
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