Rakiura’s 10 best day walks

December 2025

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December 2025

Ulva Island’s ancient forests are home to a stunning array of native birds. Photo: Liz Carlson
Unwind after your Great Walk or epic circuit on one of these picturesque day walks accessed from Oban. Rakiura is a walker’s paradise. Lush bush swoops down to pristine beaches, there are native birds galore, and you don’t always have to navigate the island’s legendary mud. 1 Little River and Māori Beach From Lee Bay, which is […]
Anna Watson

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Anna Watson

Anna Watson has been hiking since she was four. During the week she works as a human-centered designer. Anna has blogged about her adventures for years, and has recently contributed articles on hiking and hunting for magazines. Her must-have hiking accessory is her merino buff.

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