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Halfmoon Bay, NZ

Halfmoon Bay, NZ — town in New Zealand. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type Town

Why go

  • Served by Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS).

History

Halfmoon Bay, NZ is a town in New Zealand. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Restaurants & places to go

Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo, We, Th 12:00-13:30, 17:00-19:30 · 7 Ayr Street, 9818
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30 · 6 Main Road
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We, Fr-Su 08:00-15:00 · 6 Main Road, Stewart Island
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Fr, Su 08:00-15:30; Sa 08:00-15:30, 17:00-22:00
Indoor
Cafe · cafe · 36 Kamahi Road · churchhill.co.nz
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · southseahotel.co.nz
Indoor

Airports

Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) 2.1 km to the centre
Oban, STL, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Stewart Island Ferry
Ferry terminal · 0.2 km from the centre · Stewart Island Experience
Outdoor
Ulva Island
Ferry route
Outdoor
Bluff - Oban
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where to stay

Lee Bay Road, Stewart Island 9818, New Zealand · purepods.com
Indoor
191 Horseshoe Bay Road, Oban 9846, New Zealand · anchorstone.co.nz
Indoor
13 Whipp Place, Oban 9846, New Zealand · stewartisland.co.nz
Indoor
14 Nichol Road, Oban 9818, New Zealand · stewartislandlodge.co.nz
Indoor
38 Golden Bay Road, Stewart Island, Oban 9818, New Zealand · glendaruel.co.nz
Indoor
7 Miro Crescent, Stewart Island, Oban 9818, New Zealand · kakaretreat.co.nz
Indoor
Indoor
26 Elgin Terrace, Oban 9846, New Zealand · stewart-island.co.nz
Indoor
54 Leask Bay Road, Stewart Island 9818, New Zealand · jensenbayhouse.co.nz
Indoor
Indoor
63 Leask Bay Road, Stewart Island / Rakiura 9818, New Zealand
Indoor
8 Miro Crescent, Oban 0000, New Zealand
Indoor
Horseshoe Bay Road, Stewart Island / Rakiura 9818, New Zealand
Indoor
22 Main Road, Stewart Island, Oban 9846, New Zealand
Indoor
15 Argyle Street, Rakiura, Oban 9818, New Zealand · argyleapartments.co.nz
Indoor
9 Dundee Street, Oban 9818, New Zealand · baymotel.co.nz
Indoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Stewart Island Ferry, 0.2 km); routes include Ulva Island, Bluff - Oban.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Halfmoon Bay, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing