Port William Cruise & Walk (Halfmoon Bay - Port William Schedule)

Port William Cruise & Walk (Halfmoon Bay - Port William Schedule)
De la NZD 60,00 NZ$
  • Durata: 30 Minute (aprox.)
  • Cod produs: HMB - PW SCHEDULE

The Port William coastal track is part of the Rakiura Great Walk; the southern-most of New Zealand's ten Great Walks, and one of the island’s most popular half-day experiences. Discover this unique part of Aotearoa either with an experienced guide, or as a freedom walk.

Tour Highlights:

  • Short scenic cruise along the stunning East Coast of Stewart Island
  • Full commentary from your Skipper
  • Disembark at historical Port William, a site of early Maori settlement
  • Discover the former Maori Beach sawmill settlement
  • Enjoy a 3-4hr walk on a forested & coastal section of the Rakiura Great Walk
  • Look out for the native birdlife along the track
  • Choose to finish the track at Lee Bay or extend your walk to Halfmoon Bay or Horseshoe Point

Port William Cruise & Walk Info:

This is one of our most popular Stewart Island Tours.

A short cruise with skipper commentary takes you along the stunning east coast of Stewart Island to bring you to Port William. Port William was a site of early Maori settlement. The nearby, beautiful Maori Beach was also the site of a sawmill, long since abandoned.

From here you access the Rakiura Great Walk which takes you through scenic forested and coastal sections of this National Park area through to Lee Bay. This section of the track takes around 3-4 hours and can be enjoyed as a freedom walk (the track is well marked but may be muddy in places), or as a guided walk.

Along the way there are lots of opportunities for native birdlife spotting. On coastal sections you may spot Mutton birds (Sooty Shearwaters), Buller’s Mollymawks, Shags, and even little Blue Penguins. While in the native bush you may spot Bellbirds, Tui, Parakeets, Fantails, Kaka, and Tomtits.

You can end your walk at Lee Bay. From here you can book a taxi to collect you and take you back to Halfmoon Bay/Oban. Or you can walk the rest of the way back along the local roads, (an additional 1.25 hours walk). If you are looking for an additional challenge, the Horseshoe Point Headland walk loop is another 1.5 hours along the way.

What to bring:
  • Warm, comfortable clothing and footwear, and wet weather gear
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Personal water bottle, lunch and snacks
  • Insect repellent is recommended
  • Port William, Maori Beach and Lee Bay offer beautiful swimming spots; bring a swimsuit and towel if you'd like to brave the chilly clear waters!

Please note that this service is dependent on minimum numbers being met, and weather conditions.