Stewart Island
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Stewart Island Cruising Guide
Overview
Stewart Island (or Rakiura in the Māori language) lies in the Foveaux Strait, 30km south of New Zealand's South Island, and is home to around 400 inhabitants.
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| 47°0′S, 167°50′E |
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| Local chartlet |
Cruising the region
Weather
At latitude 47 degrees south (the "Roaring Forties") the weather is often unpredictable, but the climate is surprisingly temperate with summer temperatures climbing to the mid-20's. The average range is between 9°C and 15°C with 1600mm of rain annually.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
- Land Information NZ
- NZ69 - Stewart Island
Radio Nets
See New Zealand
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Details?
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
See Christchurch or Dunedin or [[Invercargill]
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Also see each Port
Yacht Services and Repairs
Also see each Port
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Offshore Islands
- Ruapuke Island
- Codfish Island
- Titi Islands
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Bird watching, guided walks, island bus tour, Rakiura museum.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Stewart Island Rental Cars
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Helicopters, ferry to the mainland, and scenic aircraft flights are available.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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Names: Haiqu |
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