Title: Visit Stewart Island / Rakiura: 2026 Travel Guide for Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.com/Stewart-Island-Rakiura-Hotels.d692487158612033536.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.com/Stewart-Island-Rakiura-Vacation-Rentals.d692487158612033536.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d692487158612033536.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d692487158612033536.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d692487158612033536.Car-Rental-Guide)[Stewart Island / Rakiura Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d692487158612033536.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Stewart Island / Rakiura ## Travel Guide ![Little town, big island. Have to go there. For a day or more! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692487158612033536/afc253c1-2d6e-47eb-8eb0-37d77055bc5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little town, big island. Have to go there. For a day or more! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692487158612033536/afc253c1-2d6e-47eb-8eb0-37d77055bc5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Link of the Anchor on Stewart Island. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692487158612033536/17173786-7815-4f3a-82a7-b8c5b9a3e5c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![At Lee Bay you see the Anchor link which attach the Island to Bluff on New Zealand South Island... Nice and rich story and tradition. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692487158612033536/1a552745-7afe-475e-8340-05fa47d6290d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![With our boat anchored in Port Pegasus on the south side of Stewart Island we explored the granite domes. This is an area that is very seldom visited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692487158612033536/774af2a7-6fbc-4de9-b9a0-55260f48894e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Stewart Island / Rakiura Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_692487158612033536) - Stewart Island / Rakiura Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Stewart Island / Rakiura ![Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69640000/69631300/69631300/6433778d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura Stewart Island Southland Stay at this vacation home in Stewart Island / Rakiura. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse ... 10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) Bird Paradise Positioned for sunshine and stunning views this was a very homely comfortable stay. Hearing kiwi and ruru in the bush behind the house was a nightime treat. Lovely place thank you Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=69631300&PinnedHotelID=69631300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=69631300&PinnedHotelID=69631300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) ![Anchorstone](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39500000/39491600/39491513/ddb5a336_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anchorstone 191 Horseshoe Bay Rd Stewart Island / Rakiura Stewart Island Book a stay at this golf guesthouse in Stewart Island / Rakiura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre ... Picture perfect Beautiful island, great views. Reviewed on Dec 23, 2021 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=39491513&PinnedHotelID=39491513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=39491513&PinnedHotelID=39491513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) ![Greenvale Bed and Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118932800/118932706/15f63a2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenvale Bed and Breakfast 2E Petersons Hill Rd Oban Southland Region Book a stay at this beach B&B in Oban. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse Theatre are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) The room was lovely. We loved the little touches in the room and the breakfast room. Talking of which, the breakfast was really nice; beautiful bread, homemade muesli, local fresh fruit, lots of different local jams and honey. Linda and Mat were the most fabulous hosts; nothing was too much trouble: ... Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=118932706&PinnedHotelID=118932706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=118932706&PinnedHotelID=118932706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [See all 10 properties in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F14%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026®ionId=692487158612033536) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69640000/69631300/69631300/6433778d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura Stewart Island Southland Stay at this vacation home in Stewart Island / Rakiura. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse ... 10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) Bird Paradise Positioned for sunshine and stunning views this was a very homely comfortable stay. Hearing kiwi and ruru in the bush behind the house was a nightime treat. Lovely place thank you Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Stewart-Island-Rakiura-Hotels-Modern-House-With-Sea-Views-Stewart-IslandRakiura.h69631300.Hotel-Information) ![Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27290000/27287500/27287478/2795a313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island Stewart Island Stewart Island Stay at this vacation home in Oban. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews) Kereru house is so comfy and welcoming. The house is so well designed and just enhances the location. So much birdlife to see just from the balcony. We loved the house and the island. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Stewart Island / Rakiura hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![After getting the ferry to Stewart Island I got another ferry to Ulva Island. Beautiful ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110636/dd33a0a4-9987-4206-b82a-3f0ba317035c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rakiura National Park 5/5(5 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Rakiura National Park, a lovely green space in Stewart Island / Rakiura. [](https://expedia.com/Rakiura-National-Park-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d6110632.Vacation-Attraction) #### Millars Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Millars Beach during your travels in Stewart Island / Rakiura? [](https://expedia.com/Millars-Beach-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d6110638.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stone House 5/5(5 reviews) You can learn about the history of Stewart Island / Rakiura when you stop by Stone House. [](https://expedia.com/Stone-House-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d553248621526965477.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4994031/358f00f7-3b4a-4fe8-8db0-0900b64d4ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly with Glenorchy Air $510 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/stewart-island-fly-explore-fly-with-glenorchy-air.a4994031.activity-details) [See all activities in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d692487158612033536.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Stewart Island / Rakiura ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060181/37894844-6096-4f5b-af25-45860c742b35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oban ![Rakiura National Park on Stewart Island, New Zealand's third-largest island. Because there are few introduced predators, flightless endangered birds such as the kiwi and little penguin thrive.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060687/a970b2fa-2c63-443b-aa17-2b64def0f932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Halfmoon Bay - Cities near Stewart Island / Rakiura - Places of interest [Oban](https://expedia.com/Oban.dx6060181)[Halfmoon Bay](https://expedia.com/Halfmoon-Bay.dx6060687) - [Rakiura National Park ](https://expedia.com/Rakiura-National-Park-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d6110632.Vacation-Attraction) - [Millars Beach ](https://expedia.com/Millars-Beach-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d6110638.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stone House ](https://expedia.com/Stone-House-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d553248621526965477.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bunkhouse Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Bunkhouse-Theatre-Halfmoon-Bay.d553248621532608612.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rakiura Museum ](https://expedia.com/Rakiura-Museum-Halfmoon-Bay.d553248621526965483.Vacation-Attraction) - [Observation Rock ](https://expedia.com/Observation-Rock-Halfmoon-Bay.d6110634.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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