We’ll even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Rakiura Track: Did a walk from Port William to Lee Bay - See 69 traveler reviews, 113 candid photos, and great deals for Stewart Island, New Zealand, at Tripadvisor. On a recent trip south, Di and I joined up with friends to walk the three day Rakiura Track on Stewart Island at the bottom of New Zealand. Port William is an example of a planned village, lying on the eastern shore of Luce Bay in Galloway, founded by Sir William Maxwell of Monreith in 1770. The condition of each route varies. Located in the best, most sought after position in Port Macquarie literally across the road from Town Beach, a stone’s throw to East Port Bowling club and only a short level walk to town. We don't own the paths but we have a duty to ensure that recognised core paths are in reasonable condition and signposted. Just before the hut is the Port William campsite - how's this for a view? Previous to that date, there had been a few houses, most likely inhabited by fishermen, around the mouth of the Killantrae Burn which runs into the sea at this point. Between Port William and Monreith is … This walk takes around 4 hours including the 20 minute water taxi ride. Port William. Name: Port William, Dumfries and Galloway Place type: Village Location: Grid Ref: NX 3389 4359 • X/Y co-ords: 233893, 543593 • Lat/Long: 54.75970078,-4.58305146 Experience one section of the Rakiura Track. The plaque in front of him carries a quote from the Welsh poet, W.H. View from Port William campsite - hut is a few minutes walk past the jetty Port William hut is another 1.9km on from North Arm turnoff but well worth the visit - it's set amongst huge gum trees which were initially planted by the Shetland Islanders. Davies: “What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.” I absolutely agree with W.H. Davies. By the harbour of Port William, a man leans on a railing, staring out to sea. The Port William is rated "Exceptional" by our guests. Port William is a haven for leisure craft as you gaze across the sea to the Isle of Man and Ireland. Catch a water taxi from Halfmoon Bay to Port William and walk approximately 9km following the coast back to Lee Bay. From St Medans there's an airy cliff-top walk to Johnnie Logie's cave, where the blind hermit lived until 1962. Take a look through our photo library, read reviews from real guests and book now with our Price Guarantee. This is a 24-bunk Great Walk hut located on the Rakiura Track in the Stewart Island/Rakiura area. This is a roughly triangular route that leaves and returns from Oban, with overnight stops at Port William on the north coast and at North Arm in Paterson Inlet. The Village of Port William, along with the harbour, dates from around 1770.