Stewart Island Travel Guide
New Zealand
Stewart Island is a very small New Zealand settlement with a population of 387, set on the country's southern island. Its remote position makes it a quieter destination than New Zealand's main urban centres, with Stewart Island Airport providing the listed air connection.
The surrounding coastline includes Roys Beach, 16.4 kilometres away, and Swains Beach, 16.7 kilometres away. Other named beaches within 40 kilometres include Millars Beach, Little Hellfire Beach, Whitestone Beach, Paua Beach, West End Beach and Boulder Beach, with the last two on Ulva Island.
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Population
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Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Stewart Island
Jan
18°16Feb
18°16Mar
15°23Apr
14°19May
12°23Jun
11°14Jul
10°16Aug
11°19Sep
12°24Oct
12°25Nov
15°20Dec
16°23Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Stewart Island
Roys Beach
16.4 km away
Swains Beach
16.7 km away
Millars Beach
17.1 km away
Little Hellfire Beach
17.1 km away
Whitestone Beach
17.1 km away
Paua Beach
18.1 km away
West End Beach
20.2 km away
Boulder Beach
20.8 km away
Things to do in Stewart Island
Rakiura National Park
national park
2.4 km
Getting there
Stewart Island Airport · 0 km
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