Raised on Stewart Island, Rakiura returned to work these waters from an extended time away studying Anthropology and living overseas. His interest in people and passion for the ocean made it an easy decision to take a new turn and become a commercial skipper. There isn’t any other place he’d rather be than exploring the coastlines and sharing the experience. Stewart Island has become Paula’s newest chapter in her life. What started out as a holiday travel through New Zealand, with Stewart Island as the last stop before heading home, has turned into a life changing experience which now sees her calling our waters and forests a second home. You’ll see Paula in many parts of our family operation, from our café as well as on the water, as she grows her new found love for the ocean.
