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Stewart Island

Dead stoat on Rakiura track concerning – DOC 23rd July 2025 /

Dead stoat on Rakiura track concerning – DOC

The Department of Conservation is trying to find out how a dead stoat ended up on Rakiura Stewart Island’s Great Walk track.


Popular Stewart Island viewing platform reopens 8th November 2023 /

Popular Stewart Island viewing platform reopens

The Observation Rock viewing platform at Rakiura Stewart Island has been reopened.


Predator-free Rakiura “major drawcard for tourism” – F&B 7th July 2022 /

Predator-free Rakiura “major drawcard for tourism” – F&B

A “game-changing” project to investigate how to rid pests and predators from Rakiura/Stewart Island will receive $2.8m over four years.


Stewart Island track renamed to honour Queen 7th June 2022 /

Stewart Island track renamed to honour Queen

A 58-metre walk on Rakiura, Stewart Island has been renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.


DOC consults operators for island pest plan 2nd June 2022 /

DOC consults operators for island pest plan

The Department of Conservation is consulting with tourism operators, iwi, community and landowners to tackle pest management on Ulva Island.


Rakiura Stewart Island more than just a bucket list destination 1st November 2021 /

Rakiura Stewart Island more than just a bucket list destination

Almost all visitors who went last summer say they intend to return, so what did they like?