Waitaki Attractions

Drive towards the historical township of Oamaru and discover amazing sights along the way.

• Ride a horse around the paddocks at Springbank Farm in Palmerston.
• Marvel at the perfect roundness of the mysterious Moeraki boulders.
• Dine on fresh seafood straight from the boats at Moeraki's fishing village.
• Buy fish and chips for a beach picnic at Hampden.
• View the largest collection of Maori rock art in New Zealand at Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre(opens in new window). 
• Cycle a section of the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail. 
• Soak in the scenery in a private hot tub at Hot Tubs Ōmarama. 
• View the penguins coming ashore at dusk at the Oamaru Blue Penguin colony.
• Explore the beginnings of New Zealand's farming industry at historic Totara Estate.
• Admire Oamaru's historic stone architecture - many buildings feature Oamaru whitestone, a form of limestone.
• Wander through Oamaru's historic harbour precinct; experience a collection of Victorian era markets and stores.
• Visit Ladybird Hill(opens in new window), the highest winery in the country, where you can also catch your own salmon or dine at the onsite restaurant.
• Go gliding in Ōmarama, visit the hot tubs and the Clay Cliffs
• Take a step into prehistoric New Zealand at the Vanished World Centre and fossil trails in Duntroon.