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Fern Gully

Fern Gully marks the end of the Rakiura Track’s final stage from North Arm: about 11 km, usually taking four to four and a half hours. From there, roughly 2 km of road remain before returning to Oban.

Fern Gully
Photo by Patrick Mackie Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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What makes it special

  • The North Arm–Fern Gully stage is about 11 km.
  • The usual estimated walking time for this stage is four to four and a half hours.
Fern Gully
Photo by AlasdairW Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Fern Gully
Photo by AlasdairW Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Fern Gully

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Rakiura Track entrance at Lee Bay with the chain-link sculpture and coast.

Rakiura Track: three days of forest, coast and island logistics

The Rakiura Track combines a multi-day hike with the changing logistics of an island: mandatory bookings, mud, tides and an easy start from Oban.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026