waitaki

Waitaki

Highlights

  • Hydro dams and lakes
  • Lakeside camping
  • Boating

Proximity

  • by car:

    1 hour 15 mins from Oamaru

A holiday favourite, campers flock to Otematata in summer to make the most of the lakeside location but the landscapes are spectacular all year.

Camping in Otematata
Waitaki
Camping in Otematata, Waitaki

Campers flock to Otematata in summer, with caravans and boats in tow, to enjoy water sports, swimming, cycling and walking. You’ll see many boats and jet skis out on the lakes, towing water-skiers, inflatables or fishing for trout.

Visitors can view Benmore Dam, New Zealand’s largest earthen dam and second largest producer of hydro-electricity. Drive, walk or cycle across the dam and enjoy stunning seasonal landscapes from the viewing areas.

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