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Support small businesses this Christmas and browse the offerings on Bledisloe Street. First stop, Jessica Flora and In Good Company. Offering slow fashion and strong values, Jess Beachen is a…
There’s nothing like getting outdoors to signal the beginning of spring, and the Kiwi summer, and truly shake off the short days of winter.
The Waitaki District offers beautiful natural landscapes and a playground for those who love to holiday and be among fresh air and nature. Famous for the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, we’ve got camping, fishing and water sports on gorgeous lakes, hiking and history on offer for those who love to get outdoors.
Support small businesses this Christmas and browse the offerings on Bledisloe Street. First stop, Jessica Flora and In Good Company. Offering slow fashion and strong values, Jess Beachen is a…
Stuck for a Christmas gift idea? Waitaki has got you covered. From vouchers to see penguins, bike hire for Alps 2 Ocean, glamping retreats to restaurants or five-star accommodation, gift an…
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the Ōamaru Heritage Celebrations, an unforgettable Victorian-inspired celebration unlike anything else in New Zealand. Celebrate the golden legacy of Ōamaru…
Combine your love for stargazing, photography, and excellent hospitality with two luxury experiences in Waitaki – Pen-y-bryn Lodge and The Lindis. Waitaki is blessed to be a region that boasts clear…
The annual Steampunk NZ Festival is just around the corner, and if you’re visiting the region for King’s Birthday weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to experience all the wonders of Waitaki…
Introducing three delicious new contenders in the Waitaki region – the Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli, Valli Wines wine bar, and The Gourmet Grocer. Wine and dine on these delectable offerings as you…
The Waitaki Arts Festival 2023 features an exciting programme of visual, performing, and literary arts from local artists to international performers throughout October. The feature show is…
Landscapes of the Waitaki were once located under ancient seas and now sit above sea level, providing unique geological marvels and insights into a vanished world. This district is home to the…
Here in the Waitaki District, where the staggering landscapes stretch from Flag Swamp almost to the foot of Aoraki Mount Cook, there are plenty of opportunities for red leaf hunters to see the…
Every year on April 25th the world raises a glass to the penguin, the adorable seabird whose existence is on the edge. We wouldn’t know waddle do without them. Luckily, here in the Waitaki District…