Rakiura Maori Land Trust, Rakiura (Stewart Island) New Zealand.

 Trust Tourism Business     Hunting Information    AGM Trip to Rakiura

Information for trip to Rakiura October 2010

Bigger Better than ever before

Join us for

"Rakiura The Destination"

Bookings are now Open

Update: 2nd August 2010

Date is now set Friday 15 October to Sunday 17th October 2010

Important Message Telecom had accidentally cut off our telephone instead of shifting it over the period Friday 30th July until Monday 2nd August for those of you who have been trying to get through to us in regard to bookings. This problem has now been corrected so please accept our apology for this delay, we look forward to assisting you when you contact us on Telephone (03) 219 1390 regarding your bookings. 

"Rakiura The Destination"

Planning is now well underway for the 2010 Pre AGM trip to Rakiura "The Destination". Keep watching this site for updates on the progress of this planning. We will be updating this area regularly between now and the event so that everyone can come prepared for this great Bi-annual event. The Trustees look forward to the opportunity of sharing this weekend with you and your whanau. 

Bookings are now open and places are filling rapidly as they have done over recent years for this event. As at the time of updating this notice we have booked out a third of the available places in the first week that bookings have been open.

Accommodation Our office on the island has a full listing of the accommodation that is available on the island. We can help you locate the type of accommodation that you are looking for that is still available. Ring us on (03) 219 1390 and talk to Nicola, if she is not available leave her a message and she will get back to you.

Travel to Island Your registration fee covers your travel to and from the island from Bluff. You may travel to the Island on any of the standard Ferry sailings from Wednesday 13th October but you must book your crossing with Nicola on (03 219 1390 you can't just turn up to the Ferry and travel without a booking. Coming home you can Travel from Sunday 17th October through to Tuesday 19th October again you must book your crossing with Nicola. Bookings for travel will become tight so please register and book early to get your preferred travel arrangements.

Highlights The following are the current highlights that we are now able to release to you as we progress our planning for this event.

Pio has confirmed he will once again be MC for our pre AGM event and I know everyone enjoyed the professional touch he added to the programme in 2008. Pio expressed his desire to return and we are happy to have him onboard to help the event keep on time.

Powhiri There will be an official welcome for all whanau and guests to this years event on Rakiura, as has been the case with all previous events host on the island by the Rakiura Maori Land Trust.

Introductions Every greeting many of you find out more about your whanau as new whanau come to the event for the first time. This opportunity to introduce your whanau and its connection to Rakiura is one of the most treasured events for those attending our hui, I am sure everyone will be looking forward to this occasion again.

Seafood Feast - for those who were their last time I think everyone thought this feast could not be bettered, well plans are well advanced to do just that. You can expect the usual Paua, Mussels, Titi, Crayfish, and so much more in feast quantities with traditional and restaurant quality. This will exceed your expectations.

Cruise Trips

We once again we will offer the Lords River and The Neck trips for you but we are also offering an additional trip of Ulva Island and the Inlet. These trips will as always exceed your expectations.

Lords River - Always our most popular trip will again offer the opportunity to go ashore and spend time at this beautiful part of Rakiura. In addition this year we are working towards having your Lunch at Lords River rather than coming back into the Inlet.

The Neck - This trip which was well supported last time will be greatly improved this year as you will get the chance to experience the developments associated with our tourism development on The Neck. You will be able to walk the Track we have created around to the Shelter on the Eastern Side of the Island where you will have your lunch.

Ulva Island - (NEW) This is a new trip for 2010 and will feature the opportunity to spend some time on Ulva Island then travel around Paterson Inlet see the Salmon farm and head over to the old whaling station for lunch.

Museum Visit - We will once again arrange special visiting hours over the weekend to allow people to get through for a look.

Tourist Party

Our Saturday night feature will be a tourist party, which you will feature as part of the cast so get your thoughts going on your fancy dress option for the tourist theme there will be great prizes to be won, don't be the odd one out. Watch this space for more details.

Timetable - The full and detailed timetable will be released nearer the event but the following dates and times are needed for your planning,

Starts - With Powhiri Friday 15 October at 11.30am

            Meet and Greet along with Seafood Feast Evening

            Island Trips Saturday during day.

            Party Saturday Evening

Finishes - With AGM Sunday 17 October at 2.30pm

Registration Form now available Click here for a copy

Watch this space there is more to come its going to be big, really big.

Photos from our successful trips in 2006 and 2004

[ Home ]

Send mail to sjh@visitrakiura.co.nz with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2007 Rakiura Maori Land Trust
Last modified: 08/02/10