Title: Oban Travel Guide: Best of Oban, Stewart Island / Rakiura Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oban](https://expedia.co.uk/Oban-Hotels.d6060181.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Oban](https://expedia.co.uk/Oban-Holiday-Rentals.d6060181.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Oban](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oban.d6060181.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Oban Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oban.d6060181.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oban Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oban.d6060181.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oban Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060181/37894844-6096-4f5b-af25-45860c742b35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060181/37894844-6096-4f5b-af25-45860c742b35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stewart Island is the New Zealand island south of the South Island. The only town, Oban has a small population, but the majority of the island is very seldom visited. Some parts are reachable by hiking trail while others like the bay in the south are only reachable by boat.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060181/d7d49a99-a235-4baa-a2e8-abd03aeb768c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oban Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6060181) - Top hotels in Oban - Top Holiday Rentals in Oban ![Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27290000/27287500/27287478/2795a313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island Stewart Island Stewart Island Stay at this holiday home in Oban. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are located ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=27287478&PinnedHotelID=27287478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060181) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=27287478&PinnedHotelID=27287478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060181) ![Greenvale Bed and Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118932800/118932706/15f63a2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenvale Bed and Breakfast 2E Petersons Hill Rd Oban Southland Region Stay at this beach B&B in Oban. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse Theatre are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Every detail of our stay was thoughtfully done, and Helen made sure we had a lovely stay. Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=118932706&PinnedHotelID=118932706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060181) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=118932706&PinnedHotelID=118932706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060181) ![Bay Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629139/432c8e40_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Motel 9 Dundee Street, Oban Southland Stay at this 3-star hotel in Oban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews) Had some spare time, were dropped off by courtesy van to go for walks with good commentary on the way Reviewed on 30 Mar 2020 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=9629139&PinnedHotelID=9629139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060181) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=9629139&PinnedHotelID=9629139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6060181) [See all 10 properties in Oban](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6060181) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27290000/27287500/27287478/2795a313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kererū House - Rakiura/Stewart Island Stewart Island Stewart Island Stay at this holiday home in Oban. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Halfmoon-Bay-Hotels-Kereru-House-Rakiurastewart-Island.h27287478.Hotel-Information) ![Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69640000/69631300/69631300/6433778d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern house with sea views Stewart Island/Rakiura Stewart Island Southland Stay at this holiday home in Stewart Island / Rakiura. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Rakiura Museum and Bunkhouse ... 10/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) Bird Paradise Positioned for sunshine and stunning views this was a very homely comfortable stay. Hearing kiwi and ruru in the bush behind the house was a nightime treat. Lovely place thank you Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stewart-Island-Rakiura-Hotels-Modern-House-With-Sea-Views-Stewart-IslandRakiura.h69631300.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Oban](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6060181&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Oban hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6060181&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[27 Feb - 28 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6060181&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6060181&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[28 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6060181&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6060181&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6060181&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Bunkhouse Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at Bunkhouse Theatre on your trip to Oban. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bunkhouse-Theatre-Halfmoon-Bay.d553248621532608612.Attraction) #### Rakiura Museum 5/5(1 review) You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Rakiura Museum during your trip to Oban. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rakiura-Museum-Halfmoon-Bay.d553248621526965483.Attraction) #### Observation Rock 4/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Observation Rock, a lovely green space in Oban. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars. 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