Water Taxi & Port William Freedom Walk

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Highlights & inclusions

Short cruise along the coastline with commentary
One of Stewart Islands most popular Half Day walks
Departs daily all year round
3-5 hour walk on the Rakiura Great Walk trail
Stunning landscape
Range of birdlife
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$60.00NZD
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May 2026

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What you can expect

The Rakiura Great Walk is one of New Zealand’s top great tramping trips. This Port William leg is a 3-5 hour hike one way if you take advantage of the scheduled water taxi departures with Rakiura Charters.

Departing from Halfmoon Bay, this stunning coastal water taxi trip with full commentary will introduce the area before dropping you off at the historical Port William Wharf. From here, you will meander through the Rakiura National Park forest, discovering ancient bush, native wildflife and historic settlements.

The birdlife in this region is some of the most spectacular in New Zealand. With a minimum number of introduced pests, the native birds have continued to flourish.

Once you arrive at Lee Bay, you can either book a water taxi back to Oban (additional cost on the day) or continue walking along local roads before arriving back on foot. Adding the Horseshoe Point Headland loop walk adds another 1.5 hours to your trek.

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Location

10 Main Road, Oban, Southland 9818

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • One way water taxi transfer from Halfmoon Bay to Port William
  • 3-5 hour freedom walk from Port William back to Oban
Duration
  • Allow at least 3-5  hours
Departure Location
  • 9:00am (4pm on request only)
  • Departs from Halfmoon Bay Wharf, Stewart Island
  • Operates daily all year
Additional Information
  • Other departures available on request, subject to availability
  • Water taxi from Lee Bay to Oban/Halfmoon Bay is available for an additional on the day (book upon arrival)
  • Please bring comfortable clothing & footwear, wet weather gear, binoculars, water, lunch, snacks and insect repellent
  • Bring your swimwear & towel for a dip at Port William, Maori Beach or Lee Bay
Cancellation Policy
  • All Cancellations should be made in writing via email and should state the reason for the cancellation (any last-minute cancellations should also be made by phone):
  • a) If a cancellation is made 30 days or more prior to travel, a 5% cancellation fee will apply;
  • b) If a cancellation is received 29 days or less prior to travel, 100% of the booking fare is due.

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