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Oban

Oban, also known as Halfmoon Bay, is the practical settlement base for walking the Rakiura Track on Stewart Island/Rakiura. The route plan starts from here towards Lee Bay and returns to Oban after the hike.

Oban
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The place

What makes it special

  • A base for reaching the Rakiura Track’s starting points.
  • The usual route continues from Lee Bay through Port William/Potirepo and North Arm to Fern Gully.
Oban
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Oban
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Oban

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Rakiura Track entrance at Lee Bay with the chain-link sculpture and coast.

Rakiura Track: three days of forest, coast and island logistics

The Rakiura Track combines a multi-day hike with the changing logistics of an island: mandatory bookings, mud, tides and an easy start from Oban.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026