Outdoor Shop (Gear Hire & Purchase)
Hire or purchase quality outdoor clothing and equipment to enhance your Stewart Island adventure.
We stock the widest selection of outdoor gear in Stewart Island.
Visit our Outdoor Adventure & Gift Shop, located within the Ruggedy Range™ Booking Office to discover our full selection.
Our shop opening hours are the same as our Booking Office hours - see Contact page.
Sleeping: Sleeping bags, cotton liners
Packs: Backpacks, daypacks, pack covers, pack liners, dry bags
Clothing: Raincoats, ponchos, rainpants, thermal tops, pants, gloves, socks
Food: Freeze dried
Cooking / Eating / Drinking: Cookers, gas bottles, pots, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, water bottles, flasks
Other Items: Gaiters, torches, headlamps, binoculars, hiking poles, maps, emergency gear, hats, caps
We also sell nature and bird books, posters, post cards and gift items.
Hire Charges
Below is a summary of our hire charges. We do have special rates for the Northwest and Southern Circuits. Contact us if you need further information.
We highly recommend prior bookings all year round, especially during the off-season.
| Item | 1 to 3 days | Extra Days Per day Cost |
| NZ $ | NZ $ | |
| Backpack with liner | 40.00 | 5.00 |
| Day pack | 20.00 | 5.00 |
| Pack cover | 12.00 | 2.00 |
| Foam sleeping mat | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Hiking pole - single | 15.00 | 5.00 |
| Sleeping bag with liner | 40.00 | 10.00 |
| Raincoat | 35.00 | 10.00 |
| Rain pants | 30.00 | 5.00 |
| Fleece jacket | 15.00 | 5.00 |
| Polypropylene top and pants | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Shorts | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Hat and gloves | 10.00 | 1.00 |
| Gaiters | 30.00 | 5.00 |
| Headlamp (supply own batteries) | 15.00 | 2.50 |
| Pot | 10.00 | 2.50 |
| Bowl, mug, cutlery | 3.00 | 1.00 |
| Gas cooker | 15.00 | 2.00 |
| Dish wash bag (small scourer, drying cloth, washing liquid) |
3.50 to buy | |
| Gas canister (110 g) | 7.00 to buy | |
| Gas canister (230 g) | 10.00 to buy | |
| Gas canister (450 g) | 15.00 to buy | |