Encapsulated by endless natural beauty and stunning waters, Oban is an idyllic fishing town embraced by Halfmoon Bay with a mouth-watering selection of seafood.
Oban is the perfect gateway to Rakiura National Park exhibiting exciting hiking trails and perfect for birdwatching. If you’re an early bird, get a chance to spot an array of bird species such as shearwaters, mollymawks, cape pigeons, bellbirds, tui,fantails, kaka and penguins at Ulva Island. To add an element of surprise, take your cameras and go on a photography tour to capture unforgettable scenery and exotic wildlife.
With an abundance of natural wonder, the perfect way to explore Stewart Island is to through guided nature walks and hiking tours. Journey on the 32 kilometre Rakiura Track in Rakiura National Park on a multi-day hike. For a more challenging exploration, hike the North west Circuit or the Southern Circuit and admire the wilderness. Labelled as one of the world’s International Dark Sky Sanctuaries, an overnight hike at Rakiura National Park will provide the perfect chance to cherish the gorgeous Milky Way and Aurora Australis.
If you want to adore the spectacular scenery but don’t want to hike, take to the sky for a relaxing adventure. Take a scenic flight on a helicopter fixed-wing flight and admire the gorgeous aerial view of Steward Island and flying to Mason Bay landing on secluded beaches. Stewart Island will promise the perfect escape from the city buzz.
Image credits: Tomas Sobek, Sebastian Goldberg, Trish H.C, Miles Holden, New Zealand Tourism
