Stewart Island - Otago Youth Adventure Trust - Milton Rotary Tramping Club

Stewart Island/Rakiura

2025 Dates now confirmed.

Bookings open Wednesday 10th July 2024 @ 10.15am

Price $1150 (New Zealand Residents) / $1194.00 (International)

Trip 1. 3rd - 7th February 2025 (please note different start/finish times)

Trip 2. 3rd - 7th March 2025 (please note different start/finish times)

If you have any queries about any of our trips, please contact the trip co-ordinator

Suzie Bearman 027 417 7512 stewartisland@ortt.org.nz

ABOUT;

The Rakiura track, a NZ Great Walk is a 32km loop track over three days. it is an easy to moderate tramp and the track is in good order (albeit muddy!)

Please ensure your fitness and health is of a standard that can cope with strenuous excercise in remote areas.

ITINERARY;

Day 1; To enable us to catch the early sailing from Bluff on the Foveaux Straight ferry (a one hour crossing) our vans will leave Dunedin at 5.50am (TRIP 1) SHARP on the first day and 9.30am (TRIP 2). We spend the rest of the first day exploring Oban (if weather is OK then we have an optional trip to Ulva Island, at your expense). Accommodation for the first and last night is at the Backpackers Lodge, (included in trip cost).

Day 2; A 4km walk to Lee Bay, we pass under the chain link sculpture marking the entrance to Rakiura National Park and set off on our tramp. We will enjoy some coastal and bush walking, including lunch at Maori beach, before we reach Port William hut. We’ll do our usual thing at the huts - cooking meals etc, but on this trip we need to carry stoves as LPG gas is not laid on at either hut. 8.1km (3-4 hours).

Day 3; We pass through bush to North Arm hut with some climbs and descents as well as some interesting historical sites along the way. 13km (6 hours).

Day 4; Another interesting day with a variety of bush, coastal scenery and access to the shores of Paterson Inlet while making our way back to Oban where we should arrive early afternoon. That evening we have a group dinner (included in trip price) at the iconic South Seas Hotel. 11km (4-4.5 hours).

Day 5; Sees us homeward bound. We catch the Ferry in the morning from Oban and we will travel by vans from the ferry terminal in Bluff for the return trip to Dunedin, arriving around 2.30pm (Trip 1), and 6.30pm (Trip 2). People can be dropped off at Dunedin Airport, for evening flights (after 6pm please check with Suzie regarding flight times that suit for Trip 2. It may be best to stay in Dunedin overnight in case of delays) - BUT in case weather conditions mean the ferry crossing is delayed/cancelled, it is highly recommended you take flight insurance cover.

TRANSPORT AND FOOD;

Our vans leave from the Leviathan Hotel in Dunedin at 5.50am SHARP. We can pick you up enroute. If you choose to meet us in Invercargill or Bluff there is no discount to the cost of the trip. Prices are all based on travel from Dunedin.

We organise all the food and equipment to cook it with. You help carry it, cook it and eat it. Your share of the food/equipment you need to carry will be approximately 2kg. You will need to bring your own utensils and plate/mug.

CONTACT;

Suzie Bearman

Phone 027 417 7512

Email; stewartisland@ortt.org.nz

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