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Looking for things to do in Otago? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
4.7
/5
627 Reviews
Boat tour
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
4.8
/5
190 Reviews
Skydiving
Skyline Queenstown
4.7
/5
748 Reviews
Cable car
Night view
Shotover Jet Queenstown
4.9
/5
205 Reviews
Boating/Sailing
Real Guns New Zealand
4.8
/5
17 Reviews
Hydro Attack
4.7
/5
19 Reviews
Ōamaru Penguins
4.6
/5
201 Reviews
Night view
Onsen Hot Pools
4.9
/5
30 Reviews
Night view
RealNZ | Walter Peak High Country Farm
4.5
/5
167 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Kiwi Park Queenstown
4.3
/5
96 Reviews
U-Fly Wanaka, NZ
5.0
/5
11 Reviews
AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
4.8
/5
111 Reviews
Historic landmark
Bungee jumping
What to eat
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Fergburger
4.3
/5
185 Reviews
Quick bites
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. S$24/person
SODA
4.7
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Lake view
Avg. S$98/person
The Cow
4.3
/5
23 Reviews
Western cuisine
Great ambiance
Avg. S$49/person
Pier
4.0
/5
18 Reviews
Western cuisine
Lake view
Avg. S$73/person
Pedro's House of Lamb
4.5
/5
18 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. S$43/person
Bella Cucina
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. S$73/person
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
4.9
/5
120 Reviews
Buffet
Lake view
Avg. S$133/person
Blue Kanu
4.3
/5
11 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. S$73/person
Saigon Kingdom Vietnamese Restaurant Steamer Wharf
4.3
/5
36 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. S$45/person
Flame Bar & Grill
4.5
/5
56 Reviews
Barbecue
Lake view
Avg. S$82/person
NEST
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Innovative cuisine
Photogenic
Avg. S$120/person
Francesca Wānaka
5.0
/5
11 Reviews
Fusion cuisine
Avg. S$72/person
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RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
4.7
/5
627 Reviews
Boat tour
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
4.8
/5
190 Reviews
Skydiving
Skyline Queenstown
4.7
/5
748 Reviews
Cable car
Night view
Shotover Jet Queenstown
4.9
/5
205 Reviews
Boating/Sailing
Real Guns New Zealand
4.8
/5
17 Reviews
Hydro Attack
4.7
/5
19 Reviews
Ōamaru Penguins
4.6
/5
201 Reviews
Night view
Onsen Hot Pools
4.9
/5
30 Reviews
Night view
RealNZ | Walter Peak High Country Farm
4.5
/5
167 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Kiwi Park Queenstown
4.3
/5
96 Reviews
U-Fly Wanaka, NZ
5.0
/5
11 Reviews
AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
4.8
/5
111 Reviews
Historic landmark
Bungee jumping
Top 10 Night Attractions in Otago
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Skyline Queenstown
4.7
/5
748 Reviews
Cable car
Night view
Ōamaru Penguins
4.6
/5
201 Reviews
Night view
Onsen Hot Pools
4.9
/5
30 Reviews
Night view
Lake Wakatipu
4.7
/5
554 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Lake Wānaka
4.6
/5
350 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Top 10 Spring Outings in Otago
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Queenstown Gardens
4.4
/5
129 Reviews
RealNZ | Walter Peak High Country Farm
4.5
/5
167 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Lake Wakatipu
4.7
/5
554 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Lake Wānaka
4.6
/5
350 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Queenstown Hill
4.4
/5
27 Reviews
Hiking
Mountain climbing
Roys Peak Track
4.9
/5
28 Reviews
Hiking
Mountain climbing
Popular Ski Resorts in Otago
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The Remarkables Ski Area
5.0
/5
21 Reviews
Coronet Peak Ski Area
5.0
/5
13 Reviews
Historic landmark
Cardrona Alpine Resort
4.8
/5
11 Reviews
Resorts
Treble Cone Ski Area
5.0
/5
10 Reviews
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Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Shop
5.0
/5
13 Reviews
Lake Pukaki
4.2
/5
149 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Mount Cook Helicopter Experiences
4.2
/5
50 Reviews
Dark Sky Project
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Night view
Tekapo Springs
4.4
/5
69 Reviews
The Church of the Good Shepherd
4.7
/5
461 Reviews
Mount John
4.8
/5
101 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Lake Tekapo
4.6
/5
343 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Hooker Valley track
5.0
/5
10 Reviews
Hiking
Mirror Lakes
4.5
/5
22 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Milford Sound Scenic Cruises
4.6
/5
358 Reviews
Boat tour
Caroline Bay Association
4.5
/5
9 Reviews
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Lake Tekapo
4.6
/5
343 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Hagley Park North
4.9
/5
81 Reviews
Queens Park
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
4.6
/5
483 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Mona Vale Garden Park
4.3
/5
86 Reviews
Night Attractions
Avon River / Ōtākaro
4.4
/5
221 Reviews
Rafting
Natural scenery
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
4.4
/5
219 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Mount John
4.8
/5
101 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Castle Hill, New Zealand
5.0
/5
24 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Arthur's Pass National Park
4.8
/5
66 Reviews
Natural scenery
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Otago
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Galaxy Boutique Hotel
9.1
/5
149 Reviews
Peppers Bluewater Resort
8.9
/5
809 Reviews
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
9.1
/5
235 Reviews
The Terrace
8.8
/5
115 Reviews
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
8.2
/5
130 Reviews
Rainforest Retreat
9.6
/5
134 Reviews
Lands End
9.2
/5
112 Reviews
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Matuka Luxury Lodge
9.9
/5
71 Reviews
Lakestone Lodge
9.7
/5
57 Reviews
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Fiordland Discovery
9.6
/5
260 Reviews
Fiordland Lodge
9.4
/5
82 Reviews
Radfords on the Lake
9.3
/5
44 Reviews
Montrose Estate
9.8
/5
11 Reviews
Westwood Lodge
8.7
/5
48 Reviews
Dunluce Boutique B&B
9.8
/5
85 Reviews
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments
8.8
/5
50 Reviews
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Otago
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Galaxy Boutique Hotel
9.1
/5
149 Reviews
Peppers Bluewater Resort
8.9
/5
809 Reviews
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
9.1
/5
235 Reviews
Mantra Lake Tekapo
9.3
/5
190 Reviews
Scenic Hotel Te Weheka
8.6
/5
62 Reviews
The Terrace
8.8
/5
115 Reviews
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
8.2
/5
130 Reviews
Rainforest Retreat
9.6
/5
134 Reviews
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
8.3
/5
65 Reviews
Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
8.3
/5
44 Reviews
Lands End
9.2
/5
112 Reviews
Brinkley Resort
8.4
/5
44 Reviews
Other recommended cities
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Auckland
Christchurch
Rotorua
Popular Types of Attractions in Otago
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Nature and wildlife
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Beaches and shores
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Natural scenery
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Leisure activities
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Historical attractions
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Hiking
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Exhibitions & events
Popular Attractions in Otago
RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
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NZONE Skydive Queenstown
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Skyline Queenstown
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RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
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Shotover Jet Queenstown
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AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
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Glenorchy
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Lake Wakatipu
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RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
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Real Guns New Zealand
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U-Fly Wanaka, NZ
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Puzzling World
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Cromwell
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AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
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Real Guns New Zealand
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Larnach Castle
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Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World
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Dunedin Railway Station
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Ōamaru Penguins
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Steampunk HQ
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Whitestone City
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RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
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NZONE Skydive Queenstown
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Skyline Queenstown
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U-Fly Wanaka, NZ
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Skydive Wanaka
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Real Guns New Zealand
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Real Guns New Zealand
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Arrowtown
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AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
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SODA
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The Cow
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Pier
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Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
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Pedro's House of Lamb
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Blue Kanu
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Bella Cucina
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Flame Bar & Grill
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Saigon Kingdom Vietnamese Restaurant Steamer Wharf
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NEST
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Captains Restaurant
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Sunfire Queenstown
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Jervois Steak House Queenstown
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Public Italian Kitchen
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FINZ Seafood & Grill
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The Grille Bar & Restaurant
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Vudu Cafe
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Botswana Butchery
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Bespoke Kitchen
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Rātā
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The Boat Shed Cafe
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Francesca Wānaka
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Bistro Gentil
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Kika
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Erik's Fish and Chips
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The Stoaker Room Wanaka
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Big Fig Wanaka
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The Catch Wanaka
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Kai Kikokiko - Slow cooked meats
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Dunedin's Port Chalmers, the 6 a.m. Albatross Wind and the Container Ships
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Stunning Ben Lomond Trail Experiences for Active Hikers
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Abel Tasman National Park – New Zealand’s Coastal Paradise
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Don't Stand Under the Hanging Glacier: New Zealand's Franz Josef and the Ice the Ranger Watches
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Choose a locally operated small group for your New Zealand trip | 6-day hassle-free South Island tour
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Memorable Journey Aboard the TSS Earnslaw in Queenstown
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Group Pace, Slow Win: the Lakes of Wanaka, the That Wanaka Tree Queue and the Quiet Backshore
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With the Crew in Queenstown: The Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Walk and the River That Ran Out
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With the Group in Queenstown: The Glenorchy Road Walk, the Lord of the Rings Trees and the Silence
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💙 Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 🇳🇿 — A Turquoise Paradise Beneath the Southern Stars
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New Zealand South Island In-Depth Tour | Explore Dreamy Autumn Views with Circle.
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This trip to New Zealand's South Island was truly wonderful! The itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to see many beautiful sights without feeling rushed. The accommodations and activities along the way were also excellent.