Waitaki District Vacation Packages 2026

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Your Waitaki District Vacation

Leave all the planning up to us with a Waitaki District vacation package. With everything organized before you leave home, all you'll have to do is relax and experience this destination's many wonders. Where to start your travels? In the most well-known cities, of course. Oamaru and Otematata are two great places to kick off your itinerary during your trip to Waitaki District. Whether you're traveling for a few days or a few weeks, Expedia are here to help you tailor-make your next dream Waitaki District vacation.

Top destinations in Waitaki District

A snowy mountain range with a herd of sheep grazing in a field.

Rocky formations with seaweed along a coastal area.

A beach with large boulders and a hillside with sparse vegetation.

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Waitaki District Essential Information

Language	English
Currency	New Zealand dollars
Closest Airport	Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC)
Top Sights	Lake Ohau, Moeraki Boulders and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Waitaki District Hotel Deals

Ahuriri Motels

State Highway 83 Omarama

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)

"Great spot! Very clean. Lots of space. Everything you need. Friendly staff. And the night sky right out back was incredible."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Sierra Motel

8 Twizel-Omarama Road Omarama Otago

$125 nightly

$144 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)

"Great place to stay, modern room as has been newly renovated. Short walk to hot tubs which I highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

Poshtel

126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago

$104 nightly

$120 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (431 reviews)

"I travel to Oamaru a lot and somehow only just found Poshtel on Expedia. Easily the best hotel I’ve stayed in here. The room was spotless, comfortable and full of character, quirky vintage and steampunk touches that actually feel like Oamaru. Everything was clean, well thought out and a real step ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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Stay near popular Waitaki District attractions

A turquoise lake with snow-capped mountains in the background and a forested shoreline.

Lake Ohau

9.2/10 (121 reviews)

Ski and snowboard all winter and mountain bike and fish all summer in this beautiful lake region on New Zealand’s South Island.

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A road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.

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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A hot tub by a lake with mountains in the background.

Hot Tubs Omarama

9.2/10 (59 reviews)

In this outdoor wellness center, relax in tubs of varying sizes and temperatures while enjoying unforgettable views of rugged cliffs and rolling hills.

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A vintage car with a robot on top, in a dimly lit garage with a sign reading "FISHCH".

Steampunk HQ

8.8/10 (231 reviews)

Try out interactive displays, marvel at intricate creations, get lost in a light show or just have some bizarre fun at this art gallery with a difference.

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