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RealNZ - A Village and Bays Tour of Stewart Island

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Explore the unspoiled bays of Stewart Island on a minibus tour with an insightful local driver/guide.

Explore the unspoiled bays of Stewart Island on a minibus tour with an insightful local driver/guide.

Highlights

  • Visit Lee Bay, the gateway to Rakiura National Park
  • Stop for photos of Paterson Inlet from Observation Rock
  • Sit back and listen to the wealth of knowledge from our local guides - both informative and humorous
  • Plenty of time to get off the bus for short walks and photo opportunities
  • Great way to visit the island if you're time poor or don't have a car

This tour is recommended as as soon as you first arrive to the island. It is timed perfectly to meet your ferry arrival in Oban village.

Sit back and let our drivers show you this incredibly beautiful island - known to Maoris as Rakiura. Listen to the wealth of knowledge from our local guides - both informative and humorous.

Highlights include a stop at Lee Bay, the gateway to the Rakiura National Park, Halfmoon Bay, Horseshoe Bay and Observation Rock with it's stunning views of Paterson Inlet.

The tour is 90 minutes finishing just in time to take a tour to Ulva Island if you wanted. It's suggested as an excellent option to add on to an itinerary especially for those who have never been to Stewart Island, for those who are short on time or who don't have car hire.

Itinerary

  • Oban Village
  • Lee Bay
  • Horseshoe Bay
  • Halfmoon Bay
  • Observation Rock
Adult $59.00 (Aged 16+)
Child $29.00 (Aged 5-15 years)
Infant $0.00 (Aged 0-4 years)

What's included

  • Transport from Red Shed

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Departs: Oban Visitor Centre, 12 Elgin Terrace, Oban, Stewart Island.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Check In: Please check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure.

  • Please Note: The 10.45am departure is for a duration of 60 minutes.

Available Bookings from 23 Dec to 5 Jan 2025

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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wendyt8 from New Zealand wrote on 10 June 2023

Oban, Stewart Island

Rhys our tour guide was very informative about life on the island. We enjoyed the experience and appreciated his assistance and knowledge of the sites visited. Having mobility issues he instilled confidence that we were able to safely transverse the terrain to take in all the views.

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Dorothy Harrison from New Zealand wrote on 08 February 2023

Great tour

Enjoyed all the local info and relaxed manner of the tour.

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wendies from New Zealand wrote on 22 September 2021

Great tour

Informative, friendly guide, well worth the trip

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Heather Williams from New Zealand wrote on 21 September 2024

Stewart Island tour

Very welcoming and informative work experience helper pleasant and well spoken

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