Tours and activities
Queenstown: Skyline Gondola and Shotover Jet
Queenstown, Otago
The 'adventure capital of the world' on Lake Wakatipu, beneath the Remarkables.
Travel tips in Otago, New Zealand
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Walks and treks
Routeburn Track
Otago
One of New Zealand's Great Walks, 33 km over 2 to 4 days through Mount Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks, with alpine lakes, waterfalls and views…
Walks and treks
Roys Peak Track, Wānaka
Wanaka, Otago
A steep, zig-zagging climb of 1,250 m up farmland and tussock to the summit of Roys Peak (1,578 m), with one of the most famous views in New Zealand:…
Campsites
Albert Town Campground, Wānaka
Wanaka, Otago
A large, low-cost campground on a council reserve at the meeting of the Clutha and Hāwea rivers, 5 km from Wānaka, run by Hampshire Holiday Parks.
Campsites
Aspiring Campsite
Otago
This campsite is located outside Aspiring Hut.
Campsites
Beach Point At Walter Peak Campsite
Queenstown, Otago
Camp on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at this boat or mountain bike accessible campsite.
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Cameron Flat Campsite
Otago
This is a standard campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area.
Campsites
Daleys Flat Campsite
Otago
This backcountry campsite is located outside Daleys Flat Hut.
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Dart Campsite
Otago
This backcountry campsite is located near Dart Hut.
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Diamond Lake Campsite
Otago
Park up near the shores of Diamond Lake, on the edge of Mt Aspiring National Park.
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Greenstone Campsite
Otago
This backcountry campsite is located outside Greenstone Hut.
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Homestead Campsite
Otago
This is a basic campsite in Central Otago.
Campsites
Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Otago
Camp alongside Lake Hāwea in a large, grassy area with good shade from mountain beech trees.
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Kinloch Campsite
Otago
Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s longest lake.
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Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite
Wanaka, Otago
This is a basic campsite in Central Otago.
Campsites
Macetown Campsite
Arrowtown, Otago
This is a basic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area, 15 km from Arrowtown, at the end of a 4WD road that crosses the Arrow River numerous times.
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Mckellar Campsite
Otago
This backcountry campsite is located outside McKellar Hut.
Campsites
Mid Caples Campsite
Otago
This backcountry campsite is located outside Mid Caples Hut.
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Moke Lake Campsite
Queenstown, Otago
This is a peaceful campsite beside a small lake.
Natural features
Otago Peninsula albatrosses and Larnach Castle
Portobello, Otago
The Royal Albatross Centre at Taiaroa Head is the only mainland breeding colony of royal albatrosses in the world.
Campsites
Purakaunui Bay Campsite
Papatowai, Otago
Camp on the coast at this standard campsite.
Attractions
Puzzling World, Wānaka
Wanaka, Otago
A quirky attraction just outside Wānaka, recognisable by its leaning tower.
Campsites
Routeburn Flats Campsite
Otago
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite in the Route Burn valley, on the Routeburn Track in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Campsites
Shelter Rock Campsite
Otago
This backcountry campsite is located outside Shelter Rock Hut.
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Skippers Campsite
Arrowtown, Otago
This is a standard campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.
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St Bathans Campsite
Otago
This is a basic campsite in Central Otago.
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Sylvan Campsite
Otago
Camp beside the Routeburn River. Walk to Lake Sylvan via the bridge or day walk the start of the Routeburn Great Walk.
Campsites
Tawanui Campsite
Papatowai, Otago
This is a standard campsite in the Coastal Otago area.
Tours and activities
Treble Cone ski area
Wanaka, Otago
The largest ski area in the Southern Lakes region, known for long runs, steep terrain and natural half-pipes, and for one of the best views from any …
Campsites
Twelve Mile Delta Campsite
Queenstown, Otago
Camp on a river delta at the outlet of Twelve-Mile Creek near the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Campsites
Young Forks Campsite
Otago
This is a walk-in, backcountry campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area.
Campsites
Papatowai Campsite, Catlins
Papatowai, Otago
A DOC campsite in the small coastal settlement of Papatowai in the Catlins, beside the Tahakopa River estuary and a long sandy beach.
Natural features
That Wānaka Tree
Wanaka, Otago
A lone crack willow growing in the shallow water at the edge of Lake Wānaka, which has become one of the most photographed trees in the world, agains…