Rakiura National Park, National park on Stewart Island, New Zealand.
The park spans 1,400 square kilometers of Stewart Island, containing dense rainforests, coastal areas, and numerous walking trails through varied landscapes.
Archaeological findings reveal Maori settlements dating back to the 13th century, with European arrivals beginning in 1818 on Codfish Island.
The name Rakiura represents the Maori connection to the land, translating to Land of Glowing Skies in reference to southern aurora displays.
Access requires a 20-minute flight from Invercargill Airport or a one-hour ferry journey from Bluff, with guided tours available upon arrival.
The park houses approximately 15,000 Southern brown kiwi birds, making it one of the largest populations of this species in New Zealand.
Location: Southland Region
Inception: 2002
GPS coordinates: -46.90000,168.11667
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
Rugby Park Stadium
57 km
Rakiura Track
4.2 km
Oreti Beach
51 km
Unwin Radar
47.4 km
St. Mary's Basilica
56.8 km
Dog Island Lighthouse
35.6 km
Moturau Moana
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Civic Theatre
57.1 km
Whenua Hou Nature Reserve
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Stewart Island Library
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Travellers Rest
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Invercargill Public Art Gallery
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Sir Joseph Ward Statue
37.4 km
Southland Hospital
54.7 km
Reading Cinemas Invercargill
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The Brown Owl Building
57.1 km
Rakiura Museum
763 m
Troopers' Memorial
57 km
Club Hotel
37.7 km
Halfmoon Bay war memorial
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Southland Times Building
57.2 km
Grand Hotel
57.2 km
YMCA Building
57.1 km
Craig Printing Company building
57.1 km
Victoria Railway Hotel
57.1 km
Bank of New South Wales
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Trent House
57.1 km
Government Life Building
57.1 kmReviews
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