Waitaki District
Canterbury
Popular cities in Waitaki District
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
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
Experience Hampden: its parks, beaches, and more!
Reasons to visit
- Moeraki Boulders
Ohau awaits: its skiing, parks, and more!
Reasons to visit
- Ohau Skifield
Trip time! Discover the museums in Kurow.
Trip time! Discover the monuments in Macraes Flat.