What to do in Waitaki District

Activities, attractions and tours

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A coastal town with a mountain range in the background and a large body of water.
A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
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Things to do

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Rp3.921.971
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour

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

Rp1.841.432
per adult
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo

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

Rp3.045.894
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

Rp1.212.246
per adult
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

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

Rp1.943.734
per adult
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
Stunning Scenery

Day Tours from Mount Cook

Rp2.046.036
per adult
Day Tours from Mount Cook
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo ONE WAY

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

Rp1.687.980
per adult
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)
Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour

Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour

Rp1.680.845
per adult
Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour
25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

Rp3.877.238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing
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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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Day trip destinations from Waitaki District

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