Title: Things to Do in Hampden in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hampden Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hampden.dx6353094)[Hotels in Hampden](https://expedia.com/Hampden-Hotels.d6353094.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hampden](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hampden.d6353094.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Hampden](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hampden.d6353094.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hampden Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hampden.d6353094.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Hampden ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hampden Types of activities [Hampden Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hampden.dx6353094) ![Moeraki Boulders which includes a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112996/f23f85b9-b8dd-4249-9006-3d708545869a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Moeraki Boulders which includes a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112996/f23f85b9-b8dd-4249-9006-3d708545869a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hampden showing a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353094/cd224f5d-8aed-4470-99fd-b21c8591181f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Moeraki Boulders showing rugged coastline as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112996/7e01e47a-bba6-48ad-99b4-3184d3cedeed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru featuring rugged coastline, a sandy beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635146380936/fd469003-2c2c-48e1-96cb-f912c0ea15c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Steampunk-HQ-Historic-Precinct.d553248621526965317.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru showing art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/f71abefb-3341-4746-b31a-502fc8a8deb9.jpg) ### 3\. Oamaru Harbour Shipping virtually shut down here in 1974, but the Oamaru Harbour, a registered historic place, is still a bustling spot to visit in Otago. Enjoy fishing, boating and blue penguin viewing, among other interesting activities for all ages. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Oamaru-Harbour-South-Hill.d553248635149721057.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru which includes boating and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149721057/0828c6f2-f21f-4371-a94d-aae72b428b05.jpg) ### 4\. Hampden Beach With a campground and a café, Hampden Beach is a lively bay area to visit in close proximity to iconic Moeraki Boulders Beach. It has a fun play area for kids with its own artificial boulders to clamber all over. Set up a picnic on the sand and enjoy stunning views of the ocean. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Hampden-Beach-Otago.d553248635146380936.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor, a sunset and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635146380936/ee85f5a0-eac9-4e92-9ad8-db9a9322da09.jpg) ### 5\. Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct Visit Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct in November and you may see locals in their finest Victorian costumes in honor of the region’s history. The five-day celebration culminates with the fun Victorian Fete. Throughout the rest of the year, the district remains open to visitors who want to appreciate the boom era history of Oamaru, viewing its original buildings, crafted from locally quarried limestone. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6353094) ## Recommended things to do in Hampden | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/moeraki-boulders-self-guided-audio-tour.a49682477.activity-details): $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/moeraki-boulders-self-guided-audio-tour.a49682477.activity-details)[Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin](/things-to-do/mt-cook-private-tour-from-dunedin.a50310017.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/moeraki-boulders-self-guided-audio-tour.a49682477.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Hampden --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Hampden? 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Hampden ![Moeraki Lighthouse showing tranquil scenes, a bay or harbor and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112998/55930f56-76d4-4a19-9a5a-d10e947b35cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moeraki ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hampden worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Hampden? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Hampden? ### Is three days enough to stay in Hampden? ### What are some activities to do in Hampden with kids? ### What to do in Hampden for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Hampden? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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