Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Shopping
Fernery
MAP GOOGLE MAP
( www.thefernerynz.com ; Main Rd; 10.30am-5pm, reduced hours in winter) A delightful store stocking
local art, craft, cards and books.
ART & CRAFTS
Glowing Sky
MAP
CLOTHING
GOOGLE MAP
10am-5pm) Hand-printed T-shirts with Maori designs and
( www.glowingsky.co.nz ; Elgin Tce;
NZ-made merino clothing.
Information
Stewart Island/Rakiura has no banks. There's an ATM in the Four Square which has a
mind of its own; credit cards are accepted for most activities. Wi-fi is available at the
South Sea Hotel and most accommodation. Mobile phone service is limited to Telecom
(027) numbers.
The best place for information on the mainland is Invercargill i-SITE. Online, see
www.stewartisland.co.nz .
8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun) At Stewart Island Flights.
Post office (Elgin Tce;
Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 03-219 0008; www.doc.govt.nz ; Main Rd;
8am-5pm Jan-Mar, reduced hours Apr-Dec) Stop in to obtain information on short walks and
overnight tramps, as well as hut bookings and passes, topographical maps, books, and a
few tramping essentials such as insect repellent and wool socks. Information displays in-
troduce Stewart Island/Rakiura's flora and fauna, while a video library provides entertain-
ment and education (a good rainy day Plan B). Register your intentions here via Adven-
turesmart.
Stewart Island Experience Red Shed MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 03-219 0056, 0800 000 511;
www.stewartislandexperience.co.nz ; 12 Elgin Tce; 7.30am-6.30pm) Conveniently located next to the
wharf, the helpful crew at the Red Shed can hook you up with nearly everything on and
around the island including accommodation, guided tours, boat trips, bikes, scooters and
rental cars.
10am-12.30pm) Has 24-hour on-call ser-
Stewart Island Health Centre (
03-219 1098; Argyle St;
vice.
 
 
 
 
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