Oban Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stewart Island is the New Zealand island south of the South Island. The only town, Oban has a small population, but the majority of the island is very seldom visited.  Some parts are reachable by hiking trail while others like the bay in the south are only reachable by boat.

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Greenvale Bed and Breakfast

Greenvale Bed and Breakfast

2 out of 5
2E Petersons Hill Rd Oban Southland Region
Stay at this beach B&B in Oban. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse Theatre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Every detail of our stay was thoughtfully done, and Helen made sure we had a lovely stay.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Greenvale Bed and Breakfast
Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Stewart Island Stewart Island
Stay at this holiday home in Oban. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are located ...
Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island
Bay Motel

Bay Motel

3 out of 5
9 Dundee Street, Oban Southland
Stay at this hotel in Oban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Had some spare time, were dropped off by courtesy van to go for walks with good commentary on the way

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2020

Bay Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island

Stewart Island Stewart Island
Stay at this holiday home in Oban. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are located ...
Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island
Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura

Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura

Stewart Island Southland
Stay at this holiday home in Stewart Island / Rakiura. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Bird Paradise
Positioned for sunshine and stunning views this was a very homely comfortable stay. Hearing kiwi and ruru in the bush behind the house was a nightime treat. Lovely place thank you

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025

Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura
Evening Cove

Evening Cove

3 out of 5
1 Traill Rd Stewart Island / Rakiura Southland
Stay at this apartment in Stewart Island / Rakiura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse Theatre ...
Evening Cove
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Oban

4.6
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Everywhere we went staff were very friendly and happy to talk about what you have done, and their local knowledge was invaluable. We saw kiwi in their natural habitat, a highlight of the trip.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Why have you got places in Bluff listed as sights on Stewart Island? Oban and Stewart Island are incredible laid back, slower pace of life and everyone is caring, chatty and helpful. Loved the tramping and the bird life.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved the bird life, people and tranquility

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Pity didn't have enough time to stay longer.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Our wildlife tour to Ulva Island was an absolute highlight.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved it. Enjoyed e-biking to see the views. Enjoyed the Rakiura track. Great restaurants. Absolutely enamoured with the Four Square store and loved talking to the locals.