Visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony for a day tour or view the penguins coming ashore at dusk. A truly memorable experience for both children and their parents!

Walk Bushy Beach to the viewing platform and see Yellow Eyed penguins come ashore before dusk.

Do a self guided tour in the morning and see cheese being made in the factory. Spoil yourself with a platter of award winning cheese.

Dine in New Zealand’s Restaurant of the Year (2010) while children play in the large fort outside or in the play area inside.

Explore the Victorian Precinct where you and your family can get dressed up in Victorian clothing and get a heritage photo taken. You and the children can also learn to ride a penny farthing at Oamaru Cycleworks. There are museums and galleries to visit, a wine bar and heritage restaurant called the Loan and Merc that serves hearty good food. 

A trip to the local aquatic centre is fun filled with a childrens pool, eight lane 25m pool and a spa.

For the perfect place to relax and unwind with the children, the Omarama Hot Tubs are privately located around a lake with the option to have a massage and sauna attached as well.

For a real rural experience, visit the Wrinkly Rams in Omarama to see a live sheep shearing show and learn more about farming in this area.

View some of New Zealand’s most interesting land formations at Clay Cliffs (Omarama), Elephant Rocks (Duntroon) and Moeraki Boulders (Moeraki).

Go on a fishing charter at Moeraki and fish for blue cod. On return to Moeraki dine at world famous ‘Fleurs Place’ which is right on the ocean.

Explore the heritage of the district with a visit to Totara Estate or esteemed New Zealand author Janet Frames house in Oamaru.

To escape the queues and ski at a family friendly field with challenging areas for advanced skiers, Ohau skifield and lodge is the perfect place to get away for a winter skiing week. Children’s facilities are catered for.