Dec 20 2008
Stewart Island
The Island of Tranquility or Stewart Island, originally called in the Maori mythology “The Anchor Stone of Maui’s Canoe” is one of the popular destinations of New Zealand region.
The island rich natural resources consisting in native flora and birds, seafood and the very special variety called titi contribute to the heritage and cultural importance of the island.
Stewart Island offers the possibility to go fishing for species such as blue cod and trumpeter on the rocky shorelines of the island. Beautiful forests with tall trees like kamahi and rimu, present a great spot for deer hunting. There are 35 hunting blocks and an open zone within the Stewart Island and specific hunter camps and huts.
A totally new universe is underwater and divers can enjoy the fantastic view over the diverse marine creatures that wonder in waters of this latitude. The landscape if formed from rocky reefs, underwater forest and myriad of different sizes fish, crustaceans and mollusks inhabiting the reef and sandy bottom areas.
Many tourists visit this island for the great variety of birds that can be noticed in their natural habitat. There are bird watchers that come from all over the world to enjoy birds from Stewart Island. The list of seabirds includes bellbird, tui, kaka, tomtit, grey warbler, kakariki and the New Zealand wood pigeon. Some of the birds are unique to the region and include the weka, robin and fenbird.
But fun is not over here. You might not be interested in birds but you can take evening guided walks or enter the mystery of wilderness experience. Many different tours and activities that could match your interests can be chosen from a quite large range. Water taxis, kayaks, great food, restaurants and cafes, shopping centers are jus a few more reasons to believe that Stewart Island is a great place to be.
