4 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 61.11
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Stewart Island offers the perfect setting for independent exploration, and our rental cars give you the freedom to discover its beautiful coastline at your own pace. Whether you prefer a short four hour scenic drive or a relaxed week long adventure, you can choose the hire duration that fits your plans. With quiet roads, peaceful beaches, and charming local spots, driving around the island allows you to enjoy its natural beauty in your own time without rushing. Our friendly staff are always available to assist with route suggestions, local highlights, and tips to help you make the most of your journey.
Vehicles are conveniently collected and returned at the Oban Visitor Centre, located at 12 Elgin Terrace. All renters must present a valid drivers licence at the time of pick up, and families can take advantage of free child seat hire if needed. If you would like help choosing a rental option or have questions about exploring the island, our reservations team is available by phone and ready to support your travel plans. This flexible and easy process ensures you can enjoy Stewart Island with comfort, confidence, and complete independence.
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So lovely to be at the bottom of our island . Stewart Island is a very calming place . Very friendly people as there's just over 400. So much to enjoy tours or walks ...hire bikes .or just lay on the beach. Nice local with excellent food drink and music. We did kiwi spotting at night with beak and feathers..So fabulous another must to do..Yes we saw 2 male kiwis up close and our tour guide Sheree was just amazing. Made of own Stone carved necklaces with Dave Goodin at Rakiura Jade this i highly recommend such an amazing time learning and skills you use ..end results are wickered
It was one of the best hikes in New Zealand. We did the North West Circuit and even saw wild kiwis during our hike. This place is very special, pure nature and no mobile phone reception. On this hike you come into harmony with nature and are mostly on your own. We really enjoyed the time and were able to switch off from the stress of everyday life. The hike was very challenging, but the best we've ever done.
Flew over to Stewart Island which gave us a good view. Lovely bush walks and a relaxed atmosphere. Good cafes and nice meals at the pub. Did the RealNZ tour and one to Ulva Island which were both good.
This has to be one of the most difficult reviews I have ever written. First of all this place is magical, a special experience, with a strong Scottish connection, as evidenced by the place names and history. It is geared up for tourists, with trips to predator- free Ulva island, bike hire, numerous coffee shops, lots of trips to book, good hikes and chatty friendly locals. I come from a fishing village, and despite being from about as far away as it is possible to be, there was a lot in common with the culture here. Then there were the frustrating bits, the car culture, with so many vehicles on an island with 22km of roads, the indifference to abuse of their surroundings, with dumped equipment and decaying tools everywhere. The most agitating thing for me however was a cat, which caught two birds in the garden of our accommodation, on our final morning. In a place full of endangered species, which makes it's living from tourists coming to see them, why on earth would you have a pet cat, and let it out to kill indiscriminately? I recognise that may be hypocritical from someone who flew halfway around the world to be there, but it wound me up much more than I thought it should. So a mixed bag. So much going for it, with some frustrations I'm finding it very difficult to overlook, despite recognising that the locals want to lead their lives, rather than be exhibits in a museum.
Fantastic place to go to. The wildlife here is second to none. The history is amazingly intact. The people are helpful and welcoming. Best place to get information is at Doc they are really helpful about what's happening around the island. There is lots to see and do here. There are some amazing tramps. If you can take a boat it's well worth it too. The marine life is amazing. Lots of beautiful beaches to explore. Some of the cleanest beaches I have ever seen. Birds are amazing. There are so many things here that are simply nowhere else in the world. So well worth taking the time to get here and taking the time to understand what is around you. If you hunt or fish this is your place. If you enjoy a slow walk amongst thousands of years old bush and spotting rather unique plants and animals then you could spend months here. The beaches are made from 300 million year old granite so the sand is an amazing blonde and white. The peaks are well worth the effort to climb and the south end of the island is well worth the effort to explore. You can helicopter in to many places or book a real journeys tour it's well worth it. The guiding team will work at your level and interest. Highly recommended place.
