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HOTEL STYLE
Luxury
Location
11 View Street, Oban, Stewart Island 9846 New Zealand
Kowhai Lane Lodge
5 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We stayed here toward the end of Feb 2024. An absolutely lovely B&B. We were picked up after our flight from Invercargill at the flight centre in Oban by Peter and immediately treated to a full tour of the town. His wife Iris greeted us at the B&B with a detailed tour of the shared quarters and our room. Our room was spacious, overlooked the back garden and a long scenic view over the town and out to sea. The lodge is located up on a hill, so the view is wonderful to wake up to in the morning. The bed was very comfortable. The shared kitchen is well stocked, and opens up to a shared room with furnishings for sitting and enjoying a meal, the view, and reading. Peter took us on a wonderful tour of Ulva island the next day. He has been on Stewart Island from age 21 and is now 77. His first job was attending to the preservation of species on Ulva Island so he knows it like the back of his hand. Truly and amazing experience to stay with them. This is their daughter's B&B who is away in England. Peter and Iris also run their own B&B as well nearby.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Wonderful place to stay - spacious, comfortable and well-located but more importantly Peter and Iris know how to host and care for those staying. Peter made our trip to Ulva Island so much more, with his intimate knowledge from years of working and caring for it. Equally the road trip with him gave us just the sort of insight we enjoy, to start to get a sense of the history and how a community works. Three days, definitely not enough but a great introduction to Rakiura.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This lodge is tops. Close to everything, Amazing views. Fully equiped kitchen to cook for yourselves.Awesome hosts, super friendly, and Iris loves to make sure you are happy and comfortable. Lovely rooms, each with their own bathroom and view. Kaka visit you everyday on the deck. They peck at the window to let you know they are there. Accommodation comes with a tour to Ulva island with Peter and his endless wealth of knowledge. You dont want to miss Ulva. We spent 4 of the best days of our 7week holiday in the South Island here.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â This lodge is up there in price but dont let that put you off. It is very definately value for...
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The room is spacious. Good location. As the owner is a retired ranger, he gave us the Ulva island tour. He is very knowledgeable. The owners looked after us very well. They gave us a great piece of information. We were very lucky to see a daytime kiwi too.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Top stay in clean, comfortable and friendly surroundings. Hosts were amazing making our trip one to remember. Iris and Peter made it extra special sharing a wealth of local and natural knowledge. Loved it.
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$506 - $627 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandSouthland RegionStewart IslandOban
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