Waitaki District Travel Guide

Canterbury
Waitaki District

Popular cities in Waitaki District

Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture
Oamaru
Known for Cheese, Museums and Art
Relive the grandeur of Victorian-era prosperity and come face-to-face with waddling penguins as you explore North Otago’s largest town.

Reasons to visit

  • Steampunk HQ
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
  • Oamaru Harbour
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Omarama
Omarama
Known for Friendly people, Small town and Budget
Rivers, lakes and the rugged beauty of the Southern Alps surround this small town in the outdoor playground of the Waitaki Valley.

Reasons to visit

  • Hot Tubs Omarama
  • Clay Cliffs
  • Wrinkly Rams
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Hampden
Hampden
Known for Natural parks and Beaches
Experience Hampden: its parks, beaches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Moeraki Boulders
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Ohau
Ohau
Known for Skiing and Natural parks
Ohau awaits: its skiing, parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Ohau Skifield
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New Zealand which includes a lake or waterhole, a sunset and landscape views
Kurow
Known for Museums
Trip time! Discover the museums in Kurow.
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Macraes Flat
Macraes Flat
Known for Monuments
Trip time! Discover the monuments in Macraes Flat.
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