Waitaki District Travel Guide

Canterbury

St. Clair Beach
St. Clair Beach
Waitaki District which includes boating and a river or creek as well as an individual femail
New Zealand which includes a lake or waterhole, a sunset and landscape views
Purakaunui Falls featuring forest scenes, a cascade and a river or creek

Popular cities in Waitaki District

Oamaru featuring 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 Blue Penguin Colony
  • Steampunk HQ
  • Oamaru Harbour
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Moeraki Lighthouse which includes a bay or harbour, tranquil scenes and a beach
Moeraki
Known for Monuments
Trip time! Discover the monuments in Moeraki.

Reasons to visit

  • Moeraki Lighthouse
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Shag Point Scenic Reserve featuring marine life and rugged coastline
Shag Point
Known for Natural parks
Shag Point awaits: its parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Shag Point Scenic Reserve
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Moeraki Boulders which includes a beach as well as a small group of people
Hampden
Known for Natural parks and Beaches
Experience Hampden: its parks, beaches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Moeraki Boulders
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Panorama landscape of Central Otago. Sheep grazing on the hill, snow-capped Kakanui range in the distance.
Kakanui
Head to Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Oamaru Harbour—just two of the sights around Kakanui.
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Herbert
Herbert
Known for Friendly people, Gardens and Rivers
Relaxing Herbert is calling! Discover its riverfront, gardens, bars and more.
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