Title: Visit Waitaki Bridge: 2026 Travel Guide for Waitaki Bridge, Otago | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waitaki Bridge](https://expedia.com/Waitaki-Bridge-Hotels.d553248635926198228.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Waitaki Bridge](https://expedia.com/Waitaki-Bridge-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635926198228.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Waitaki Bridge](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waitaki-Bridge.d553248635926198228.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waitaki Bridge Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waitaki-Bridge.d553248635926198228.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waitaki Bridge ## Travel Guide ![Delicious green lipped mussels and a can of an outstanding IPA. Not a bad stop on the drive from Christchurch to Dunedin. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198228/8962fde2-6f15-4c0a-9264-28d974ef933a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Delicious green lipped mussels and a can of an outstanding IPA. Not a bad stop on the drive from Christchurch to Dunedin. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198228/8962fde2-6f15-4c0a-9264-28d974ef933a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lovely evening out seeing blue penguins and a fur seal in the stand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198228/c5c1a47c-4040-4ab7-8793-1b78cc9d10cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waitaki Bridge Things to do - Waitaki Bridge Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Waitaki Bridge ![Brydone Hotel Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/393400/393302/5484cd94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brydone Hotel Oamaru 115 Thames Street Oamaru $83 nightly $96 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (584 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=393302&PinnedHotelID=393302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198228) ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/95751855_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region $57 nightly $65 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby. 6.8/10 (20 reviews) Great room thanks Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198228) ![Poshtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/9d86dc05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poshtel 126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago $131 nightly $152 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (374 reviews) Room clean, breakfast not available until 8am - a little late to start for a business trip Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F10%2F2026&endDate=3%2F11%2F2026&selected=30982620&PinnedHotelID=30982620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198228) [See all 69 properties in Waitaki Bridge](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F11%2F2026&endDate=2%2F12%2F2026®ionId=553248635926198228) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Teschemakers Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109380000/109376100/109376066/0773507c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Teschemakers Resort 296 Teschemakers Rd Teschemakers Otago Stay at this aparthotel in Teschemakers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Totara Estate and Totara Estate are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews) Very nice and quiet! Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Teschemakers-Hotels-Teschemakers-Resort.h109376066.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34008800/34008733/2cfaf4da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful ocean view from this lovely holiday home Kakanui Oamaru Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kakanui. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Te Hakapureirei Beach and Totara ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews) Great spot to relax Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Wellington-Hotels-Beautiful-Ocean-View-From-This-Lovely-Holiday-Home.h34008733.Hotel-Information) ![Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38090000/38087300/38087242/381a4fc0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Watch the weather roll in along the coast with sea views from every room. Kakanui Kakanui Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kakanui. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Te Hakapureirei Beach and Totara ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews) Great location…loved the sun porch Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Kakanui-Hotels-Watch-The-Weather-Roll-In-Along-The-Coast-With-Sea-Views-From-Every-Room.h38087242.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waitaki Bridge](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635926198228&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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