Getting there
February 21 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
A long day, flying from Hamilton to Invercargill (with a stopover in Christchurch) then catching a ferry from Bluff to Rakiura Stewart Island.
Oban to Port William
February 22 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
A challenging first day...my fitness is NOT great! But a beautiful day of ups n downs, beaches n bays and...deer!!
A beautiful setting for our first night...Port William Hut.
Day 2 to North Arm Hut
February 23 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
An 8am start and a 5 1/2 hour walk up and over to North Arm Hut (24 beds). A VERY muddy part of the track requiring a bit of bush bashing (going off track) to get past it. But generally another greatRead more
Day 3 - North Arm to Oban
February 24 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The last day of the Great Walk Rakiura Track. Another 12km walk up, over and around Stewart Island. Still no kiwi sighted 😞
Exploring around Oban
February 25 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
With a whole day to explore, what else would we do but...walk! 😁
In the morning, we went up and over to Golden and Deep Bay.
The afternoon walk took us out to Ackers Point and back into Oban.
TravelerYay! You made it! Looks a little damp, I hope the weather improves for you. Have an awesome day tomorrow xx
TravelerGreat to see you both made it and have got started. Hope you have a fantastic time.
TravelerEnjoy the experience. Glad the ferry wasn't too rough.