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We took our push bikes so getting around was very easy. Luckily the weather was perfect. Still a little chilly at night but beautiful sunny days. We went as far as the road would go in every direction and found stunning sandy beaches along the way. Basic meals at the pub were reasonably priced just watch out for the specials make sure they tell you the price before committing to the order ( $70 lobster tail ) apparently was delicious !! Not many food outlet options. Four square was surprisingly well priced for everyday items they had a bit of everything and the staff were super happy upbeat and friendly.

We stayed 4 nights and it was perfect amount of time for us. We walked the Rakiura track in one day, it is a long walk for one day, but doable if you are fit. We hired e-bikes the next day, and explored Ackers Point, Ringaringa, beach, and that area. Later we walked out to Dead Mans Bay for a swim, it was Labour weekend, so freezing cold. The following day we spent the morning at Ulva Island, allow a good 3+ hours for this. We went out Kiwi spotting at night, we didn't see any Kiwi, but others did, however we did get great photos of the Aurora Australis. We spent time doing other walks, including Horseshoe Point track, and visited the Moturau Moana Gardens which are lovely. We also enjoyed the quiz on Sunday night at the Pub. Stewart Island was a great place to visit for walking, bird spotting, fur seals, and penguins etc. It is a great place for fishing, diving, snorkeling, and swimming in warmer months. The people are friendly and relaxed. Lots of good places to eat, The Snuggery and The old Butchery ae both cafe's with good coffee and food, The Kai Cart for great takeaways - blue cod and chips anyone! And the pub for big breakfasts, lunches and dinner. Highly recommend you visit the Island.

The Oban township at Half Moon Bay is small and friendly - one shop/supermarket, 2 coffee shops, one pub/hotel plus quite a few other accommodation options. Two good swimming beaches within easy walking distance and others further out. Interesting and well-maintained bush tracks for day walks as well as the longer tramping tracks around the island. Lots of birds and birdsong everywhere and the possibilty of seeing kiwis in the wild if you're lucky. Ulva island in Patterson Inlet is a predator free area with lots of native birds and a great day out either by joining a tour from Half Moon Bay or walking over the hill to the public ferry service.

A great backpackers - the single room was absolutely fine and the hotel restaurant was outstanding. It was my birthday(!), so I had the Blue Cod special, which was absolutely delicious! Highly recommended (but make sure to book the restaurant in advance, as it is very popular for obvious reasons!)

Easy to get to from Southland (air or sea) The trails are just great: well maintained. —- there are trails to suit all levels of walking/tramping. Local shops include: supermarket, bar, coffee shops, etc The locals (& visitors) so friendly & helpfull. The beaches are also are “sight to see” I plan to follow the set of trails that takes one’ around the circumference of the Island 👊

It's not based around retail shopping so don't expect to find a lot of shops but there is everything you need. The Kai Kart was amazing for dinner with huge servings and most things cost the same we would expect to pay anywhere which was a surprise. There were so many walks nearby that we were kept very busy. We were there 3 nights and think we will be back soon to look around a bit more and try to do the Rakiura trail in a day.