North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island, NZ - 6 travel reviews for North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura

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North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura

Time: 9 - 11 days, Distance: 125 km

Stewart Island (Rakiura) is New Zealand's third largest island and home to its most southern national park. Rakiura's North West Circuit track is suitable for fit, well equipped and experienced trampers. Mud is widespread and often deep and thick on the tracks, regardless of the season. Track times are an indication only and extra time should be allowed in adverse conditions. Check out the weather before you head out at any DOC office. If you are lucky you will see some kiwi the size of a medium dog - seriously.

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DOC Southland

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay

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Walking
Free

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Coordinates

-46.7789920613549

167.850286865234

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-46.7789920613549
Longitude
167.850286865234

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Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Accommodation	Hut/Cabin Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay

Ulva Island
Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay

Horseshoe Point Track
Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay

Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura
Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay

Rakiura Track

Reviews

Challenging 10-12 day walk.
All tracks were nice with much variation.
Best tramp ever!

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4.5/5

Incredible huts at the beaches, very quiet, not many people on this track, very, very muddy!!

Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Paul Schwerz
4.5/5

Great hard walk especially without bunch of walkers behind and with huts only for yourself and your mates.
Natural beauty in Stewart Island is enormous.

Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Vaclav
4.0/5

All tracks were nice with much variation.

Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in November 2011

Jensen Bresbenbeek
5.0/5

Can be an unforgiving track, but worth all the mud, sweat and lugging a huge pack.
The nasty tracks are the ones I remember most fondly.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

Dave Lidgard
5.0/5

Challenging 10-12 day walk.
Don't forget gaiters. Wicked west coast beaches!

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in March 2009

Mia
5.0/5

Best tramp ever!

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in March 2009

Sam

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North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura

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DOC Southland

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