Enjoy a 1.5 hour tour around the picturesque Oban Village and surrounding bays on a modern minibus with a knowledgable local guide.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy a 1.5 hour tour of Oban Village and its surrounding bays in a modern mini bus
Gain locals insight to Stewart Island's community, history, and environment
Hear interesting Maori legend stories
Experience a taste of the Rakiura National Park at the entrance of Lee Bay
Enjoy spectacular views with the opportunity for photo stops

Full description

Are you ready to leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life? Explore New Zealand's Southernmost community from the comfort of a modern mini bus. The local guides are passionate about Stewart Island and enjoy sharing their in-depth knowledge of the history and environment of the region. During the tour, your friendly guides will take you on a journey though Oban township and across numerous picturesque bays and inlets. Unspoiled, incredibly beautiful, and steeped in stories of Maori legend, Stewart Island is well worth this informative introduction. There is plenty of time to get off the bus for photo stops and short walks along the way. Highlights include the Rakiura National Park entrance at Lee Bay, Halfmoon and Horseshoe Bays, and views of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock.

Includes

Introduction to the beautiful Stewart Island
Tour in a modern mini bus
Knowledgable local guide

Meals and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure to "The Red Shed" Visitor Centre, Oban Visitor Centre, 12 Elgin Terrace, Oban 9846.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera

Know before you go

Weather can be unpredictable in New Zealand, please make sure you come prepared for all types of weather
Recommended to bring a waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes/boots, and a warm jacket or sweater
Please bring insect repellent
There are multiple stops in beautiful areas so make sure to come prepared with your camera

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4.7 /5

based on 34 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.6/5

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Our guide was funny which added to the experience. The village is not big, but the tour was enjoyable and gave us an overview of activity and life on the island. Lunch ar the pub was one of their famous blue cod fish burgers - beautiful! A worthwhile hour and a half for the trip.

March 28, 2022

Getting a guided tour is an excellent way to get to know the village and its surrounds. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

May 19, 2022

Great time spent with a knowledgeable guide

April 19, 2022

Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

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