Things to do in Waitaki District

Activities, attractions and tours

A rusted tractor with a wooden sign labeled "STEAMPUNK OAMARU".
A building labeled "STEAMPUNK HQ" with a large, rusted, mechanical structure in front.
A calm lake surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks.
A beach with waves at sunset, a sandy shore, and houses on a hillside in the background.
A jet ski speeding through turquoise water, creating a large splash.

Things to do

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

P4,254
per adult
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope
Stunning Scenery

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

P7,149
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

P13,547
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way)

Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)

P8,043
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)
45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

P21,411
per adult
45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo

Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

P8,043
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo ONE WAY

Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)

P4,969
per adult
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour

Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)

P7,113
per adult
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

P6,756
per adult
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

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Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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A building labeled "STEAMPUNK HQ" with a large, rusted, mechanical structure in front.

Oamaru

A hot tub by a lake with mountains in the background.

Omarama

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a calm blue lake in the foreground.

Pukaki

Large boulders on a sandy beach with a cliff in the background.

Moeraki