The southern most port in New Zealand, visited by the ship Pegasus in 1809. See the link to Te Ara below for the chart made of the inlet by William Stewart, the Pegasus' first mate, after whom the entire Island was then named. The original name was Rakiura, or glowing skies, thanks to the multicoloured sunsets here. During the South Island's gold rush, some miners diverted to Stewart Islands Tin Range near Port Pegasus for a mini tin rush, but it all proved too hard.
Now the Department of Conservation keeps an eye on seals and penguins, a fair bit of fishing takes place and the odd intrepid tourist visits, often rewarded with a glowing sunset.
Image with thanks to Te Papa:
Bald Cone, Port Pegasus, Stewart Island, circa 1888, Stewart Island, by William Dougall, Burton Brothers studio. Purchased 1943. Te Papa
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