Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk
Overview
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3 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island.
Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5 minute walk from the main road. Start with a brief sea cruise to this secluded gem, where stunning coastal landscapes and diverse wildlife await. Your expert guide will lead you through lush forests and rugged beaches, sharing captivating stories of Oneke's Māori and European heritage.
The return journey route includes a short cruise back to Oban where the experience began.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required to navigate the tracks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Return boat transport
Knowledgable tour guide
Lunch
What To Expect
Stewart Island
Our friendly guides will meet you at the Oban Ferry Terminal. From here you will travel by boat to Oneke, 'The Neck' of Rakiura Stewart Island to begin the guided walking tour. Enjoy learning about Māori and European history on the island throughout the tour.
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Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Untouched Paradise. Sea Lions, too!
Mariana L,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing tour observing stunning coastal scenery and lovely walk through native bush. A lot of birds and even up, close and personal encounters with sea lions! Knowledgeable and passionate young guides in tune with the peninsula's Maori and early European tradition and history. This tour includes traversing Foveaux Strait and another short water taxi ride to Oneke. It is absolutely beautiful but take a pill if you're sea sick. The tours requires you to be able to walk some 5km up and down the hills.
A very special day
ArlenF5,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed this walk and would highly recommend it. The natural and human cultural history of Oneki was respectfully and knowledgeably related by Karen, our truly excellent guide for the day. Perhaps because public visits to Oneki are new, the place felt largely pristine. There were a lot of male sea lions lolling all over the beaches or swimming in the bay as we arrived. We kept a safe distance but it was fabulous to see them up close. The walk was easy for anyone of average fitness. I would have loved to stay longer, another half hour to an hour. Perhaps adding a stop for lunch would be a nice idea. Our guide Karen made this trip extra special for me personally. I am a descendant of Ann Wharetutu and George Newton, a founding family of Rakiura. With the grace of the other tour members, Karen enabled me to visit the gravesite of some of my Newton family/whanau, a few of the approximately 250 Maori and mixed-race people who had lived together on Oneki in the 1800s. I will never forget this kindness. It was a very special day for me.
Excellent Guided Walk
K3881BFchrisp,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This guided walk was really good. Excellent guide in Sarah, who was both charming and very informative. Fantastic views. Highly recommended
A Tradition-Filled Tour
Christina W,
Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a well planned, enjoyable tour. Our guide Karen was well versed in Maori tradition and customs and her respect for them was evident. She understood the history of the area and it's environs. Her concern for us was proved when we encountered an unhappy sea lion and handled it well. She really seemed happy to be sharing the tour with us
Oneke Island
Kimberly S,
Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Sarah, was knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. She incorporated Māori history and culture into the walk.
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