Both Sails Ashore & Kowhai Lane have extensive libraries of local interest reference books and DVD's. And we have used these to assist with the various information pages we have on this web site.  The lists below are designed to reflect the four main interest streams.

Many are out of print, but will be available in good second hand book shops

This web site also draws on 40 odd years of Island life and on many many fascinating hours spent talking with "old Islanders". Many of whom are now sadly gone.  Their memories and stories gave substance to the magic of Stewart Island