What to do in Waitaki District

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

฿2,313
per adult
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

฿7,499
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo ONE WAY

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

฿3,214
per adult
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour

Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)

฿3,506
per adult
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)
Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour

Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour

฿3,214
per adult
Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

฿3,694
per adult
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo

Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

฿5,824
per adult
Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)
25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

฿7,382
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing
45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

฿10,694
per adult
45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour
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Hot Tubs Omarama

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Day trip destinations from Waitaki District

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Omarama

A coastal area with boats docked at a pier, a small building, and mountains in the background.

Twizel

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Pukaki

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Ohau

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