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The Criterion Hotel, Ōamaru. © Tourism Waitaki
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Campervanning: the spontaneous way to travel
If the idea of a guided tour brings you out in spots, you’ll be wanting to bring yourself to the spots you most want to see. Read the story . . .
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Moeraki Boulders: clamber over them for the ultimate selfie
Make the most of the photo op with these huge, marble-like boulders strewn along windswept Koekohe Beach. Read the story . . .
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Ōamaru’s Victorian Precinct: the capital of all things steampunk
Slightly eccentric, Ōamaru is one of those not-as-it-first-seems places. The surprises are all good ones, though! Read the story . . .
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Fleur’s Place: as fresh as it comes
World famous in New Zealand, Fleur Sullivan's seafood restaurant is a must-do for anyone visiting Waitaki. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Waitaki
Do what the locals do in Waitaki. Read the story . . .
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Moeraki Boulders Walk
Take a walk to the Moeraki Boulders – geological marvels, exposed by erosion of sedimentary rocks laid down from 13 to 65 million years ago. Read the story . . .
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Waitaki: a river of time
A goblin’s labyrinth of creamy rock, fossils, Victorian architecture and Steampunk. There is nowhere else in New Zealand quite like Waitaki. Read the story . . .
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Steampunk HQ, Ōamaru
‘Steampunk is a quirky genre of science fiction that features steam-powered technology’ – according to Steampunk HQ in Ōamaru. Read the story . . .
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Going with the flow: cycling the Alps to Ocean Trail
The 300km Alps to Ocean Trail (the A2O) connects Aoraki Mt Cook with Ōamaru, flowing as the water does, from the mountains to the sea. Read the story . . .
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Moeraki Boulders: those mysterious spheres
On a sandy beach, just south of Ōamaru, is a collection of perfectly round boulders – some smooth-skinned, others fractured along veins of quartz, some eroded away to piles of rubble. Read the story . . .
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Ten awesome outdoor adventures in Otago
The Otago Region is home to diverse landscapes – from the wild coast to the wide open plains. With goldrush heritage, mysterious caves, quirky winter sports and some truly unique geology, it's a remarkable place to explore. Read the story . . .
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Four fun things to do in Ōamaru
Ōamaru is rich in heritage – from historic architecture to mashed up Steampunk interpretations of Victoriana. It also has great galleries, penguin colonies and cheese. Read the story . . .
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Five fun things to do in the Waitaki District
From wood-fired hot tubs to New Zealand's longest cycle trail, all set amongst some of the country's most remarkable geology, there are plenty of great things to do in North Otago's Waitaki District. Read the story . . .
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Explore the extraordinary geology of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark is a story 35 million years in the making. Read the story . . .
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Ride the epic Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Linking the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean, the aptly named Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail also takes in some of the most picturesque landscapes of the South Island. Read the story . . .
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Ōmarama: Clay Cliffs and Hot Tubs
Experience the otherworldly rock formations and a luxurious outdoor soak in Ōmarama. Read the story . . .
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