Halfmoon Bay Travel Guide

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Rakiura National Park on Stewart Island, New Zealand's third-largest island. Because there are few introduced predators, flightless endangered birds such as the kiwi and little penguin thrive.
Rakiura National Park on Stewart Island, New Zealand's third-largest island. Because there are few introduced predators, flightless endangered birds such as the kiwi and little penguin thrive.
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.
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

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Greenvale Bed and Breakfast
Bay Motel

Bay Motel

3 out of 5
9 Dundee Street, Oban Southland
Stay at this 3-star 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

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Bay Motel
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 ...
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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.
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
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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.

Popular places to visit

Bunkhouse Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Bunkhouse Theatre on your trip to Oban. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Bunkhouse Theatre

Rakiura Museum

5/5(1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Rakiura Museum during your trip to Oban. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Rakiura Museum

Observation Rock

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Observation Rock, a lovely green space in Oban. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.

Observation Rock

Things to do

Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk

Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk

Rp1.471.428
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk
Stewart Island Village & Bays Tours

Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour

Rp598.719
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour
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