There are 33 times more kiwi (the bird) than Kiwis (the people) on this island.
There are very few places in the world right now where tourism is booming, but New Zealand’s “other” island is reaping the benefits of a trapped population. Stewart Island/Rakiura is heaving with domestic visitors, one of the few “overseas” (or at least over the Foveaux Strait) destinations available until the bubbles open. The ferry across has been busier than ever, with bookings up 50 per cent over the July school holidays compared to last year, and they’ve stayed about 30 per cent higher than usual.
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