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New Zealand on Foot

New Zealand on Foot

Explore some of the most unique places on Earth and experience up-close wildlife encounters.

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02 Stewart Island
South Island

Stewart Island

Wildlife
  • Kiwi
  • Tui
  • Little Blue Penguin
  • Kaka Parrot
  • Weka
  • Pigeon
Locations
  • Stewart Island
  • Ulva Island

Overview

Stewart Island is New Zealand's third largest island. It's known as Rakiura which means "the Land of Glowing Skies". Over 85% of the island is included within the boundaries of Rakiura National Park.

Kiwi
Tokoeka [māori]
Kiwis don't have great eyesight so their sense of smell is well-developed
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Despite having tiny wings, they cannot fly
Tui
Tui [māori]
The Tui can make a remarkable range of calls and they can also mimic other birds
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Little Blue Penguin
Kororā [māori]
The world's smallest penguins
Kaka Parrot
Kākā [māori]
Weka
Weka [māori]
Pigeon
Kekeru [māori]
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