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Oban, Stewart Island

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Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand
Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand | © Hans de Jong

Oban: tourist information

Also known as ‘Rakiura’ (meaning glowing skies), Stewart Island is famous for it’s magnificent sunsets. With a population of only 390 people, Stewart Island is the ideal place to restore the soul and unwind from stressful lifestyles. It is easily accessible by passenger ferry from Bluff (an hour’s journey) or a short 20 minute plane flight from Invercargill.

The ‘laid back’ friendly locals are quick to welcome visitors and make your stay memorable. The township of Oban, on the shores of Halfmoon Bay, is the heart of the island and offers visitors a variety of accommodation, a General Store, cafes and the famous local hotel.

The beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters offer excellent fishing, diving, snorkeling and sea kayaking. Visitors can take a 1½ hour bus tour around the Island or explore the 20 kilometers of road by rental car, hired motor scooters or mountain bikes. Water taxis, chartered boat tours and glass bottom launches are also a popular mode of transport on Stewart Island.

There are a number of walks available on Stewart Island ranging from a 15 minute bush walk to a full 10 days of hiking around the Island. Tramping is the best way to explore this unspoilt paradise which is mainly covered by native bush, sand dunes and wetlands.

Location

  • Country: New Zealand
  • Capital: Wellington/New Zealand
  • Government: New Zealand
  • State/Region: Southland
  • Time Zone: +12 GMT
  • Language: English, Maori
  • Latitude: -47.0000000
  • Longitude: 168.0000000
  • Est. Population: 390
  • Currency: New Zealand Dollar
  • Police: Police Station - Address: Golden Bay Road, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island, NZ; Phone: (03) 219-1020
  • Hospital: Southland Hospital - Address: Stewart Island, NZ; Phone: (03) 219-1098
  • General: Emergency Phone: 111
  • Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand
    Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand | © Josie Tear

    Oban Cruise Port Schedule

    Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand
    Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand | © michelle williamsburrows

    Oban in the News

    Port rating and occupancy

    Port of Oban ranks 724th in the world in terms of the number of tourists visiting it.

    Number of cruise ship calls in the coming year: 0.

    The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Oban in the next 12 months is 0.

    According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Oban ranks 219.

    Weather in Oban

    Mar 28
    Min/Max temp: 45°F (7°C) / 48°F (9°C)
    Rain (heavy intensity rain), small wind
    Mar 29
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Mar 30
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Clouds (scattered clouds), small wind
    Mar 31
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 54°F (12°C)
    Clouds (overcast clouds), no wind
    Apr 1
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Clouds (overcast clouds), no wind
    Apr 2
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 59°F (15°C)
    Clouds (broken clouds), small wind
    Apr 3
    Min/Max temp: 50°F (10°C) / 61°F (16°C)
    Rain (light rain), small wind
    Apr 4
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Rain (moderate rain), small wind

    Current water temperature in Oban now is 57°F (14.1°C)

    Water temperature data provided by seatemperature.net.

    Annual Weather

    Jan
    Min/Max temp: 57°F (14°C) / 63°F (17°C)
    Feb
    Min/Max temp: 55°F (13°C) / 63°F (17°C)
    Mar
    Min/Max temp: 54°F (12°C) / 61°F (16°C)
    Apr
    Min/Max temp: 50°F (10°C) / 59°F (15°C)
    May
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 54°F (12°C)
    Jun
    Min/Max temp: 43°F (6°C) / 48°F (9°C)
    Jul
    Min/Max temp: 41°F (5°C) / 48°F (9°C)
    Aug
    Min/Max temp: 45°F (7°C) / 52°F (11°C)
    Sep
    Min/Max temp: 46°F (8°C) / 52°F (11°C)
    Oct
    Min/Max temp: 48°F (9°C) / 55°F (13°C)
    Nov
    Min/Max temp: 52°F (11°C) / 57°F (14°C)
    Dec
    Min/Max temp: 55°F (13°C) / 63°F (17°C)
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