beginner
Oban, South Island, New Zealand
Halfmoon Bay at bathing beach
Halfmoon Bay at the bathing beach in Oban, Stewart Island offers protected saltwater swimming with sheltered conditions and sandy bottom. Beginner to intermediate swimmers will find calm water and scenic island scenery. Tip: this remote South Island location requires ferry access—plan accordingly.
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Halfmoon Bay at bathing beach
-46.8936, 168.1303
Details
- Location
- Oban, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- -46.8936, 168.1303