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Photo: Jennifer Ross Photo: Dick Veitch Photo: Leon Berard Photo: Jake Osbourne Photo: Leon Berard Photo: DOC TRACK GUIDE A Side trip – Ryans Creek North Arm Hut to Main Road/ Fern Gully car park This is a circular track and can be Additional 1 hr 30 min 4 – 4 hr 30 min, 11 km Track history hiked in either direction. The track Ryans Creek track intersects with the main This section of track provides access to the shores The Māori name for the island is Rakiura, commonly of Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera. is well marked and signposted but track 15 mins before it reaches Main Road, translated as ‘land of the glowing skies’, possibly in some sections are steep, and may be offering an alternate finish to the hike. A moderate and undulating hike takes you through kāmahi and rimu trees with stunning vistas across reference to the vibrant sunrise, lingering sunsets rough or muddy. Ryans Creek track follows an old logging and occasional night-time glow of the aurora road that leads to the site of the historic the inlet. The track follows the coast down to The times are approximate and will vary according secluded bays, passing a number of historic mill Ryans Creek mill. At low tide discarded australis. One of the earlier Māori names for the to your fitness, direction of travel and the weather. sites. Sawdust Bay has tidal mudflats, making it a timber from the mill is evident in the creek. island is Te Puka o Te Waka o Māui. This refers to great spot to watch wading birds feed at low tide. It will take approximately 1.5 hours to walk the 5km The track continues to wind around the the story of Māui, who used the South Island as his from Oban to the start of the track at Lee Bay. coast featuring stunning vistas out across Kaipipi Bay is a perfect place for a picnic. There waka or canoe, to fish up the North Island while using Lee Bay Road to Port William Hut Paterson Inlet before finishing at the is a small grassy knoll on the water’s edge with a view across this sheltered waterway. The track Rakiura as his anchor stone. The chain link sculpture 3 – 4 hr, 8 km sheltered waters of Faith, Hope and Charity ends at the Main Road/Fern Gully car park. From at Lee Bay, which marks the entrance to the Rakiura Passing through the chain-link sculpture at islands. The last 15 mins by road will take the track end it is another 2 km (20 – 30 min walk) Lee Bay, the track follows the coast to Little you over the hill to Oban. National Park, is in recognition of this legend. along the road to get back to Oban township. River. Once you have crossed the bridge a well- Archaeological excavations have shown evidence signposted high tide track continues directly off of Māori habitation around Stewart Island/Rakiura the bridge. At low tide you can cross the beach Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera to the right where another track heads up the hill The sheltered waters of Paterson Inlet/Whaka from the 13th century. Hunting camps or kāika were to join the main track; this is clearly marked with a Te Wera were used early in the 19th century established at many coastal sites including Port a DOC orange triangle. The track heads around by whaling boats. The first large-scale industry William/Potirepo and Freshwater River, and were Peters Point and on to Maori Beach. was timber, beginning in 1861 with the opening reached by outrigger canoe. The creek at the eastern end of Maori of sawmills at Kaipipi. In the 1920s and 1930s, a Beach can easily be waded at low tide; at Norwegian whaling company ran a repair base in The livelihoods of the island’s 400 permanent high tide continue along the track until you come Prices Inlet, where chaser boats were serviced residents are today based around conservation, in preparation for the Antarctic summer. to a small footbridge that will lead you back fishing, aquaculture, tourism and associated services. through the campsite to the beach. Maori Beach campsite is in a grassy clearing close to the beach. B Side trip – Ulva Island/ Te Wharawhara Maori Beach In 1913 the island’s last timber mill was Make the most of your island escape and developed at Maori Beach. By 1920 two sawmills explore Ulva Island, a predator-free sanctu- were established. At the historic site behind ary just a short boat ride from Golden the campsite you can see and read about the Bay. The island is home to many rare and Swing bridge, Maori Beach. Photo: B. Maryns remains of the sawmilling enterprises that Photo: Keri Moyle (signsoflife.co.nz) endangered native birds and there are easy lasted until 1931. walking tracks you can explore. Listen out A swing bridge spans the tidal stream at the as you walk around, and you may spot bell- BE PREPARED FOR ALL CONDITIONS Port William Hut to North Arm Hut birds/korimako, riflemen/tītitipounamu, or Staying safe on the Rakiura Track western end of the beach. From here the track Weather can change rapidly on the track. Walkers should come well 6 hr, 13 km climbs a small hill and continues on to intersect saddlebacks/tīeke. Rare South Island kākā STAY ON THE MARKED TRACKS equipped and prepared for all weather conditions, as extreme weather The track to North Arm starts on the hill between with the track to North Arm. Continue straight are readily seen on Ulva Island – their noisy Off the tracks the valleys are steeply-sided and densely bush-clad. can occur at any time of the year. ahead and you will gradually drop down to the Maori Beach and Port William/Potirepo. Trampers calls and colourful plumage make for easy If you become lost, you should stop, find shelter and stay calm. Put on Hypothermia (too cold) campsite above Magnetic Beach in Port William/ usually stay the night at Port William Hut and then identification. extra clothing to keep warm and assist rescuers should you hear them During cold, wet and windy conditions, hypothermia (a drop in core Potirepo. Port William Hut is just 5 min beyond backtrack the 40 min to the turn-off. searching for you. body temperature) can become a serious problem. From initial stages the campsite. Around 20 min from the intersection, an to unconsciousness can take as little as 30 minutes. incongruous sight reminds us of a time gone by. TIDAL CROSSINGS Port William/Potirepo Two log haulers loom out of the undergrowth: the Little River hhPrevention: wear warm and weatherproof gear. Eat and drink Māori established hunting camps or kāika at Johnston hauler was used to pull logs out of the The high-tide track is well signposted once you have crossed the bridge. regularly during your walk. many coastal sites, including Port William/ bush, and the shaft-driven McAllister machine The track continues directly off the bridge. The low-tide track is across hhWatch for symptoms: people may shiver, be clumsy, confused, Potirepo, reached by outrigger canoe. This the beach to the right where another track heads up the hill to join the then lowered ‘bogies’ loaded with the logs down have slurred speech, and deny they have a problem. was the site of the early Māori settlement of the tramway to the mill site. These haulers are the main track. The track is clearly marked with a DOC orange triangle. Pā Whakataka. During the 1800s its sheltered hhTreatment: immediately make or find shelter; get the person into best examples in New Zealand of machinery of Maori Beach harbour was used by sealers, and later warm, dry clothing, put them into a sleeping bag, give them warm, this type that remain in situ. Descending to Maori Beach from Peters Point the track splits. Take the as a whaling base. Gold prospecting was sweet drinks, monitor them and seek immediate medical help. The track undulates through valleys and forested high-tide track that will lead you over a bridge and past a historic site. unsuccessful but the discovery of an oyster ridges. The vegetation is varied, including If the tide is low and conditions are safe, you can wade through the Heat exhaustion bed proved more lucrative. The eucalyptus previously milled and virgin podocarp forest. creek right onto the beach. This can be serious and is usually caused by physical activity in a hot (gum trees) are the most notable remains of the A campsite, with shelter and toilet, is located environment and not drinking enough water. attempted European settlement during the 1870s. South Island kākā. Photo: Leon Berard TRACK CLOSURE above North Arm Hut. hhPrevention: carry and drink water regularly throughout your walk. During periods of heavy rain, two bridges between North Arm and Port William may become impassable. Trampers are advised to turn back or hhWatch for symptoms: headaches, thirst, weakness, dizziness, shelter wait until it is safe to cross the bridges. nausea or vomiting. Elevation profile hut campsite and toilet hhTreatment: move to a cool shaded area to rest, remove excess 500 - REMEMBER clothing and give water to drink.

400 - Hunting season Rakiura has a population of introduced white-tail deer, and is the only 300 - Port William North Arm place in New Zealand where these animals can be hunted in the wild Maori Beach Hut and Campsite Hut and Campsite 200 - Campsite 24 bunks 24 bunks Main Road/Fern on conservation land. 16 campers 16 campers 16 campers Gully car park

Altitude (metres) 100 - Lee Bay Hunting occurs all year round in Rakiura National Park. You may see Road hunters with guns as they travel to their hunting blocks. Hunting is not 0 - permitted near the track but you may hear guns fired in the distance. 3 – 4 hr / 8.1 km 6 hr/ 13 km 4 – 4 hr 30 min / 11 km

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 TRACK GUIDE A Side trip – Ryans Creek North Arm Hut to Main Road/ Fern Gully car park This is a circular track and can be Additional 1 hr 30 min 4 – 4 hr 30 min, 11 km Track history hiked in either direction. The track Ryans Creek track intersects with the main This section of track provides access to the shores The Māori name for the island is Rakiura, commonly of Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera. is well marked and signposted but track 15 mins before it reaches Main Road, translated as ‘land of the glowing skies’, possibly in some sections are steep, and may be offering an alternate finish to the hike. A moderate and undulating hike takes you through kāmahi and rimu trees with stunning vistas across reference to the vibrant sunrise, lingering sunsets rough or muddy. Ryans Creek track follows an old logging and occasional night-time glow of the aurora road that leads to the site of the historic the inlet. The track follows the coast down to The times are approximate and will vary according secluded bays, passing a number of historic mill Ryans Creek mill. At low tide discarded australis. One of the earlier Māori names for the to your fitness, direction of travel and the weather. sites. Sawdust Bay has tidal mudflats, making it a timber from the mill is evident in the creek. island is Te Puka o Te Waka o Māui. This refers to great spot to watch wading birds feed at low tide. It will take approximately 1.5 hours to walk the 5km The track continues to wind around the the story of Māui, who used the South Island as his from Oban to the start of the track at Lee Bay. coast featuring stunning vistas out across Kaipipi Bay is a perfect place for a picnic. There waka or canoe, to fish up the North Island while using Lee Bay Road to Port William Hut Paterson Inlet before finishing at the is a small grassy knoll on the water’s edge with a view across this sheltered waterway. The track Rakiura as his anchor stone. The chain link sculpture 3 – 4 hr, 8 km sheltered waters of Faith, Hope and Charity ends at the Main Road/Fern Gully car park. From at Lee Bay, which marks the entrance to the Rakiura Passing through the chain-link sculpture at islands. The last 15 mins by road will take the track end it is another 2 km (20 – 30 min walk) Lee Bay, the track follows the coast to Little you over the hill to Oban. National Park, is in recognition of this legend. along the road to get back to Oban township. River. Once you have crossed the bridge a well- Archaeological excavations have shown evidence signposted high tide track continues directly off of Māori habitation around Stewart Island/Rakiura the bridge. At low tide you can cross the beach Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera to the right where another track heads up the hill The sheltered waters of Paterson Inlet/Whaka from the 13th century. Hunting camps or kāika were to join the main track; this is clearly marked with a Te Wera were used early in the 19th century established at many coastal sites including Port a DOC orange triangle. The track heads around by whaling boats. The first large-scale industry William/Potirepo and Freshwater River, and were Peters Point and on to Maori Beach. was timber, beginning in 1861 with the opening reached by outrigger canoe. The creek at the eastern end of Maori of sawmills at Kaipipi. In the 1920s and 1930s, a Beach can easily be waded at low tide; at Norwegian whaling company ran a repair base in The livelihoods of the island’s 400 permanent high tide continue along the track until you come Prices Inlet, where chaser boats were serviced residents are today based around conservation, in preparation for the Antarctic summer. to a small footbridge that will lead you back fishing, aquaculture, tourism and associated services. through the campsite to the beach. Maori Beach campsite is in a grassy clearing close to the beach. B Side trip – Ulva Island/ Te Wharawhara Maori Beach In 1913 the island’s last timber mill was Make the most of your island escape and developed at Maori Beach. By 1920 two sawmills explore Ulva Island, a predator-free sanctu- were established. At the historic site behind ary just a short boat ride from Golden the campsite you can see and read about the Bay. The island is home to many rare and Swing bridge, Maori Beach. Photo: B. Maryns remains of the sawmilling enterprises that Photo: Keri Moyle (signsoflife.co.nz) endangered native birds and there are easy lasted until 1931. walking tracks you can explore. Listen out A swing bridge spans the tidal stream at the as you walk around, and you may spot bell- BE PREPARED FOR ALL CONDITIONS Port William Hut to North Arm Hut birds/korimako, riflemen/tītitipounamu, or Staying safe on the Rakiura Track western end of the beach. From here the track Weather can change rapidly on the track. Walkers should come well 6 hr, 13 km climbs a small hill and continues on to intersect saddlebacks/tīeke. Rare South Island kākā STAY ON THE MARKED TRACKS equipped and prepared for all weather conditions, as extreme weather The track to North Arm starts on the hill between with the track to North Arm. Continue straight are readily seen on Ulva Island – their noisy Off the tracks the valleys are steeply-sided and densely bush-clad. can occur at any time of the year. ahead and you will gradually drop down to the Maori Beach and Port William/Potirepo. Trampers calls and colourful plumage make for easy If you become lost, you should stop, find shelter and stay calm. Put on Hypothermia (too cold) campsite above Magnetic Beach in Port William/ usually stay the night at Port William Hut and then identification. extra clothing to keep warm and assist rescuers should you hear them During cold, wet and windy conditions, hypothermia (a drop in core Potirepo. Port William Hut is just 5 min beyond backtrack the 40 min to the turn-off. searching for you. body temperature) can become a serious problem. From initial stages the campsite. Around 20 min from the intersection, an to unconsciousness can take as little as 30 minutes. incongruous sight reminds us of a time gone by. TIDAL CROSSINGS Port William/Potirepo Two log haulers loom out of the undergrowth: the Little River hhPrevention: wear warm and weatherproof gear. Eat and drink Māori established hunting camps or kāika at Johnston hauler was used to pull logs out of the The high-tide track is well signposted once you have crossed the bridge. regularly during your walk. many coastal sites, including Port William/ bush, and the shaft-driven McAllister machine The track continues directly off the bridge. The low-tide track is across hhWatch for symptoms: people may shiver, be clumsy, confused, Potirepo, reached by outrigger canoe. This the beach to the right where another track heads up the hill to join the then lowered ‘bogies’ loaded with the logs down have slurred speech, and deny they have a problem. was the site of the early Māori settlement of the tramway to the mill site. These haulers are the main track. The track is clearly marked with a DOC orange triangle. Pā Whakataka. During the 1800s its sheltered hhTreatment: immediately make or find shelter; get the person into best examples in New Zealand of machinery of Maori Beach harbour was used by sealers, and later warm, dry clothing, put them into a sleeping bag, give them warm, this type that remain in situ. Descending to Maori Beach from Peters Point the track splits. Take the as a whaling base. Gold prospecting was sweet drinks, monitor them and seek immediate medical help. The track undulates through valleys and forested high-tide track that will lead you over a bridge and past a historic site. unsuccessful but the discovery of an oyster ridges. The vegetation is varied, including If the tide is low and conditions are safe, you can wade through the Heat exhaustion bed proved more lucrative. The eucalyptus previously milled and virgin podocarp forest. creek right onto the beach. This can be serious and is usually caused by physical activity in a hot (gum trees) are the most notable remains of the A campsite, with shelter and toilet, is located environment and not drinking enough water. attempted European settlement during the 1870s. South Island kākā. Photo: Leon Berard TRACK CLOSURE above North Arm Hut. hhPrevention: carry and drink water regularly throughout your walk. During periods of heavy rain, two bridges between North Arm and Port William may become impassable. Trampers are advised to turn back or hhWatch for symptoms: headaches, thirst, weakness, dizziness, shelter wait until it is safe to cross the bridges. nausea or vomiting. Elevation profile hut campsite and toilet hhTreatment: move to a cool shaded area to rest, remove excess 500 - REMEMBER clothing and give water to drink.

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