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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 street with a cafe and a bank.

Oamaru

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

Kakanui

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

Hampden

Hampden
Rocky formations with seaweed along a coastal area.

Shag Point

Shag Point

The Latest Waitaki District Vacation Packages

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Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

$857
per person
Nov 17 - Nov 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
7.8/10 Good! (76 reviews)
my (not so) tiny home was perfect... comfortable with a functioning kitchen. gorgeous view. the location is just outside of the tourist center but close enough to walk to the lake and the center. quiet & calm.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Minaret Ridge - Family friendly

Minaret Ridge - Family friendly

$2,462
per person
Nov 17 - Nov 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
We booked a last minute 6 day stay in Wanaka, NZ. The property was excellent, the beds were very confortable and the living area and kitchen excellent. The support staff were fantastic. Best property rental we've had !

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

40 Warren Street

40 Warren Street

$1,489
per person
Nov 17 - Nov 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
super Location, sehr stilvoll eingerichtet, super sauber. ein perfekter Aufenthalt!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2024

Mt Gold Retreat - Tennis court - Hot Tub

Mt Gold Retreat - Tennis court - Hot Tub

$4,867
per person
Nov 12 - Nov 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
No reviews
Marina Terrace Apartments

Marina Terrace Apartments

$4,191
per person
Nov 12 - Nov 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)

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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

Ahuriri Motels

State Highway 83 Omarama
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$77 nightly
$89 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees
Ahuriri Motels
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

391 Thames Highway Oamaru
$72 nightly
$84 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (751 reviews)
"Comfortable room, Motel well located on main road to the north of the town."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Poshtel

Poshtel

126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago
$104 nightly
$121 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Poshtel
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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 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 road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.
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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 coastal scene with boats docked at a pier and a hillside in the background.

Oamaru Harbour

8.8/10 (287 reviews)
Explore New Zealand’s deep-sea port from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It’s a great jumping-off point for Otago’s many natural attractions.
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A large airship parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "INSERT 2 COINS."

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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A beach with large rocks and a distant shoreline.

Moeraki Boulders

9.0/10 (79 reviews)
These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.
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A rugged cliff with unique rock formations and dense green vegetation at its base.

Clay Cliffs

9.0/10 (97 reviews)
Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama.
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Whitestone Cheese Factory

8.8/10 (81 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Whitestone Cheese Factory during your stay in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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What to do in Waitaki District

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

$68
per adult
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo ONE WAY

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

$94
per adult
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)
Stunning Scenery

Day Tours from Mount Cook

$115
per adult
Day Tours from Mount Cook
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