Overflowing with natural beauty, rich in culture and heritage and brimming with activities for all.”
The Waitaki District is surrounded by natural beauty. It is a haven for wildlife including Oamaru Blue and Yellow-Eyed Penguin colonies, shags, seals, and an abundance of birdlife.
The main town of Oamaru has elegant 19th century architecture, calls itself the Steampunk capital of New Zealand, and is the finishing point of the Alps 2 Ocean cycle way—a 300km journey from the mountains to the sea.
Visit Moeraki Boulders, Elephant Rocks and Clay Cliffs
See the world’s smallest penguins at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
Get the Steampunk experience, with immersive retro-futuristic sci-fi art.
Stroll around the Victorian era architecture of downtown Oamaru.
Ride the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
SEPT TO NOV
7 - 17°c
Whip off your winter woollies and embrace the spring sun with a visit to the flowers in Oamaru Public Gardens – one of the oldest in New Zealand.
DEC TO FEB
12 - 30°c
Share our pristine, secluded beaches with wildlife; blue penguins, yellow-eyed penguins, Hectors dolphins and NZ fur seals. Inland, enjoy a network of lakes and rivers which provide a wide range of summer recreation opportunities.
MAR TO MAY
6 - 16°c
The Waitaki Valley transforms to a vibrant blend of yellows, golds, oranges and red. Autumn is a perfect time to explore our mountains, lakes and rivers. Enjoy scenic driving routes or cycle the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
JUN TO AUG
0 - 15°c
Winter kicks off with Fire and Steam in Oamaru. Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct comes to life with lights, music, fire and steam. The Ohau Snow Fields are a winter playground for snow lovers.
The South Island has something for everyone - from the golden beaches to glacial valleys, thermal springs to thrilling adventure and local wildlife to wineries.
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The region offers a multitude of recreational delights from tasting a world-famous Sauvignon Blanc at one of Marlborough's numerous wineries to cruising or swimming with dolphins in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
The seaside settlement is the most northern district in the Canterbury region located on the east coast of the South Island (an ideal location for both north and south bound travellers).
From rugged coastlines and sandy beaches to inland alpine villages and lush green forests – the natural beauty of this area is spectacular.
The Canterbury region stretches from Kaikoura in the north, to Waimate in the south and as far inland as Mackenzie Country.
Its landscape is diverse, with the Pacific Ocean to the east, Southern Alps to the west, and the patchwork quilt of the Canterbury Plains.
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Overflowing with natural beauty, rich in culture and heritage and brimming with activities for all.
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