Title: Stewart Island / Rakiura Travel Guide: Best of Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.co.uk/Stewart-Island-Rakiura-Hotels.d692487158612033536.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.co.uk/Stewart-Island-Rakiura-Holiday-Rentals.d692487158612033536.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Stewart Island / Rakiura Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d692487158612033536.Car-Hire-Guide)[Stewart Island / Rakiura Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d692487158612033536.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Stewart Island / Rakiura Travel Guide ## Tourist 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 - Top hotels in Stewart Island / Rakiura - Top Holiday 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 holiday 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 6 Feb 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=69631300&PinnedHotelID=69631300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%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 Stay at this golf guesthouse in Stewart Island / Rakiura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and ... Picture perfect Beautiful island, great views. Reviewed on 23 Dec 2021 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=39491513&PinnedHotelID=39491513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=39491513&PinnedHotelID=39491513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) ![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 holiday home in Oban. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. 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. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=27287478&PinnedHotelID=27287478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=27287478&PinnedHotelID=27287478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692487158612033536) [See all 10 properties in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%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 holiday 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 6 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/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 holiday home in Oban. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. 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. Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Halfmoon-Bay-Hotels-Kereru-House-Rakiurastewart-Island.h27287478.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Stewart Island / Rakiura](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=692487158612033536&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Stewart Island / Rakiura hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=692487158612033536&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%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(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Rakiura National Park, a lovely green space in Stewart Island / Rakiura. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rakiura-National-Park-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d6110632.Attraction) #### Millars Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Millars Beach during your travels in Stewart Island / Rakiura? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Millars-Beach-Stewart-Island-Rakiura.d6110638.Attraction) #### Stone House You can learn about the history of Stewart Island / Rakiura when you stop by Stone House. 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