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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$68 nightly

$79 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (553 reviews)

"Accommodation was what we expected"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Oamaru Motor Lodge

391 Thames Highway Oamaru

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$93 nightly

$107 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (744 reviews)

"Fantastic place to stay. I particularly enjoyed the shower as it was easy to control the heat without getting wet while you were fully dressed but everything about this motel unit was more than adequate"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

Poshtel

126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$89 nightly

$103 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (424 reviews)

"Lovely hotel right in the middle of town. Very clean with great amenities. Continental breakfast included. Parking is tricky though. Roadside with meters which require payment between 8.30 am and 5 pm."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 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 calm lake with ducks, surrounded by mountains and trees.

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 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 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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