About Stewart Island, New Zealand

Of New Zealand’s three main islands, Stewart Island is the southernmost and smallest (about 75 km/47 miles long and up to 45 km/28 miles wide). A wilderness character pervades much of this island. For anyone seeking peace and tranquilligty, Stewart Island is the ultimate spot. There are superb bush walks and great launch cruises around some of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastline. The Island’s amazingly clear waters make it a snokelling and diving paradise. Human settlement is confirmed to a small area on the north-eats coast centred on Halfmoon Bay and ther township of Oban.