Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Oban travel guide

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With a population of 387, Oban is a must-see destination in Southland, New Zealand.

How to Get to Oban

Plane

Although Oban doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Invercargill (IVC), which is located 56 km from Oban. The shortest flight to Oban from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 212 km from Oban. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Oban doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Invercargill (IVC), which is located 56 km from Oban. The shortest flight to Oban from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 212 km from Oban. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Oban

IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Oban

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Oban

Hiring a car in Oban

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Oban (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Oban (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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