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Stewart Island
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Stewart Island
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A large, sparsely populated island facing Invercargill, connected by air and ferries. It is home to Rakiura National Park, known for its birdlife and herds of deer, which are hunted here. You can also hike, kayak, or fish.
Overview of Stewart Island
It's a large, sparsely populated island facing Invercargill, connected by air and ferries. It is home to Rakiura National Park, known for its birdlife and herds of deer, which are hunted here. You can also hike, kayak, or fish.
Key Facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
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- Main (and only) town: Oban.
- Population: 381 inhabitants (2013).
- Area: 1,746 km².
- Density: 0.22 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Mount Anglem (980 m).
- Coastline:
- Website: https://www.stewartisland.co.nz