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A recent addition to the long list of national parks in New Zealand, Rakiura National Park New Zealand is an attempt to protect its Jurassic period trees and pest free island flora and fauna in its smaller offshore islands. Covering nearly 85% of Stewart Island's total surface, it is also the only place where you can catch a kiwi in its natural habitat.
Tourist Attractions in Rakiura National Park New Zealand
Aurora Australis (the Southern Lights) that has given Stewart Island the Moari name Rakiura (the land of the glowing skies) along with the spectacular sunsets is a draw for even those tourists who are not avid birdwatchers.
Ulva Island is a tiny offshore island that is focal bird sanctuary accessible by water taxis. It is a haven for bird watchers as this bird sanctuary is also a predator free zone.
Halfmoon Bay, the only settlement region in the Stewart Island, is a delight for tourists visiting the Rakiura National Park for its lodging options and well-maintained tracks for hiking and walking.
Flora and Fauna in Rakiura National Park New Zealand
Rakiura National Park has a rich flora tradition with dense coastal rainforests, freshwater wetlands, expansive sand dunes and granite mountain ranges all packed into a tiny sub-Antarctic island. On your tour to Rakiura National Park, with Tours to New Zealand packages, look out for kiwis, yellow-eyed penguins, kakapos, dotterels, bats, wekas, saddlebacks, wetas, red-crowned parakeets, and bush parrots.
Activities in Rakiura National Park New Zealand
Short and long walks, hikes, bird watching, trout fishing, boat cruises, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, and hunting are some of the ways by which you can explore Rakiura National Park, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Accommodation in Rakiura National Park New Zealand
You can stay at the hiker's huts provided by Department of Conservation, New Zealand, on the famous walking tracks. You can also stay at the accommodations available at Bluff town and Invercargill city in South Island, with Tours to New Zealand packages for tours to Rakiura, New Zealand.
Tours to New Zealand offers tour bookings and travel packages for tours to Rakiura National Park New Zealand.
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