The wildlife and pristine beaches, like West Ruggedy, are the main drawcards, but there’s a lot more to Rakiura National Park than many visitors ever get to see. Photo: Danilo Hegg
How do you spend a week in New Zealand’s southern-most national park? Neil Silverwood and Lauren Kelley have no trouble finding great tramping loops, rich bird life, sea kayaking and even a wilderness experience AS WE HOPPED aboard the Oban ferry, someone called out, “Don’t forget your passport!” While they were joking, going to Stewart Island really […]
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