Situated at the very southern end of the country and separated by the tumultuous Foveaux Strait from the country’s two larger main islands is Rakiura Stewart Island and Rakiura National Park…
Experiencing the Glaciers
Westland Tai Poutini National Park has been an important place in the development of guiding in New Zealand during the early twentieth century. The Graham family were pioneers of the tourism industry in Westland. Brothers Peter and Alec were renowned guides who expertly guided parties up glaciers and mountains. Today tour operators continue to offer guided tours onto the glacier, with helicopters making it possible to readily experience their upper reaches.
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