Waitaki District

Canterbury

St. Clair Beach featuring waves, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Waitaki District
New Zealand which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a sunset
Purakaunui Falls showing forests, a river or creek and a cascade
Lake Wanaka featuring a lake or waterhole, a sunset and mountains

Popular cities in Waitaki District

Oamaru which includes 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

  • Oamaru Harbour
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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