Things to do in Waitaki District

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

P7,092
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

P13,652
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Mt Cook One Way Tour From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

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

P7,979
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo

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

P10,603
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

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

P6,738
per adult
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo ONE WAY

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

P5,851
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)

P6,383
per adult
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)
Hooker Valley Track

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

P14,113
per adult
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook (1 way) (Small Group)
45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

P23,911
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,964 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Activity duration is 25 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is P 13,406 per adult
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Mt Cook Experience

Mt Cook Experience

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 236,426 per adult*
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What to do in Waitaki District

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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

9.0/10 (194 reviews)
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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Oamaru

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Omarama

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Pukaki

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Moeraki