Mason Beach located on the West Coast of Stewart Island is 19 Kilometers long of natural ocean front and is always a joy to explore
Mason Beach located on the West Coast of Stewart Island is 19 Kilometers long of natural ocean front and is always a joy to explore
Doughboy Bay is located in a remote part of Stewart Island in the Rakiura National Parkand and where you can truly feel you are away from civilization. A great Tramping Area to explore the area around the Point
Port Pegasus is situated at the Southern end of Stewart Island, with a harbour houses three Islands, Noble Island , Anchorage Island and the largest Pearl Island. Around the three islands are four passages that allow access to the inner parts of the harbour from the sea.
RE DO Long peninsula at the mouth of Paterson Inlet. A low sandy isthmus – the ‘neck’ – nearly cuts off the upper part. Excavation of the middens (ancient refuse heaps) of an early Māori settlement has revealed fish, seal, moa, tītī and other bird bones. A mixed Māori and European population lived on The Neck through the 19th century. Port Adventure Port Adventure is located 10 kilometres south on the coast from The Neck. This is a popular fishing spot as well as diving and local hunting. Previously this was the location of a Maori settlement dating back to 1843.
The main Settlement on Stewart Island is Halfmoon Bay, being the main place that Birdwatchers and Hikers stay. The area is also a Fishing Port with most Island Hikes starting from here. There is a Water Taxi that takes hikers to further afield tracks where they can enjoy the prolific Birdlife.
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