Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour

The Stewart Island Village and Bays Tour is a guided half-day or full-day excursion operating from Oban, the main settlement on Stewart Island, New Zealand's third-largest island lying south of the South Island across Foulwind Strait. The tour covers the compact village centre, the surrounding bays, and coastal viewpoints accessible by road and track, giving visitors a grounded introduction to the island's geography and community.

Stops typically include Halfmoon Bay, local historic sites, and vantage points over Paterson Inlet, one of the island's largest sheltered waterways. The island is also part of Rakiura National Park, established in 2002, and the tour provides context on the park's flora and birdlife, including kiwi habitat. Tickets cover the guided commentary and transport between stops. For more on the wider region, see things to do in Invercargill.