Top Things to do in Otago Region
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The 9 Best Other Outdoor Activities in Otago Region, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Otago Region, New Zealand including The Cardrona, Real Dog Adventures NZ, Wild Earth Adventures, Taiaroa Head, Dudley's Cottage Arrowtown, Roaring Bay, Surat Bay, Nzski, Wanaka Community Pool.
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1. The Cardrona
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,180 reviews
First class scenic horse trekking and quad bike tours of the stunning Cardrona Valley, Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
2. Real Dog Adventures NZ
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Hayden2222 - Auckland, New Zealand
We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the kennel tour experience. Nigel and Rose were extremely friendly and very informative. This is definitely an experience you wont want to miss out on, and is so much more than just getting to see and pet the dogs, we left with a real appreciation for the work these dogs do, and the work that has gone into training them. We drove from Queenstown to visit and definitely think it was worth the journey!
3. Wild Earth Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By G387UXpeterh - Newcastle, Australia
During a cruise ship stop at Dunedin we selected to try Sea Kayaking for the first time. We were greeted at the wharf by Simon our tour leader. A small group of us were then driven around to the other side of the harbour. We reached a small beach near the peninsula and our tour guides unloaded the kayaks. We were giving a brief safety instruction, fitted with life jackets and then shown the correct way to paddle the kayaks. We entered the water and started a great experience of paddling around the headland spotting sun baking seals and many types of sea birds. This was my first time in a kayak and it was stable and easy to manoeuvre. We handled small swell with ease and it wasn’t too strenuous at all. On our return we were treated to coffee,tea, cookies and cake. My wife and I had a truly marvellous experience with Wild Earth Adventures. It was an experience that we’ll never forget...10/10. We can thoroughly recommend their Sea Kayaking tours.
4. Taiaroa Head
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By rickmW5119KK - Wellington, New Zealand
It's a fabulous drive down the Peninsula, and so much to do at the end. To actually get into the albatross nesting area costs quite a lot, but you can usually see them flying around. From the viewing platform on the southern side, you can see shag colonies and often there will be seals on the rocks below. On the harbour side of the peninsula there's a track down to Pilots Beach where you can often see Little Blue Penguins. The Albatross Centre has a really good gallery which tells the history of Taiaroa Head (Maori pa, gun emplacements, albatross conservation), a gift shop, and quite a nice cafe.
5. Dudley's Cottage Arrowtown
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Relax in the beautiful gardens surrounding historic Dudley's Cottage in Arrowtown just 15 minutes drive from Queenstown, enjoying a coffee while the kids try their hand at gold panning. Or have a go finding your fortune yourself! Dudley's Cottage (c.1880) Is situated next to the Chinese Village and Butlers Green in Arrowtown and offers a one of a kind insight into times gone by. A guaranteed find of gold with expert panning tuition, cafe, icecreams, 4WD tours up the Arrow River, Central Otago gifts, gold jewellery and other New Zealand quality products. Gold panning equipment is also available for hire or purchase if you catch 'gold fever'! A must-do attraction in Arrowtown. Open over summer from September to May, 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.
6. Roaring Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By markf253 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We walked to the viewing hide above Roaring Bay just before dawn and were lucky enough to see three yellow-eyed penguins walk from their nests across the sand to the sea. Beautiful wild beach with the sound of the stones very loud with each wave.
7. Surat Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Divinginnz - Wanaka, New Zealand
Easy to locate - toilet nearby entrance to walk - cafe (if you are lucky to arrive when its open - it was closed when we went) - a short walk through the bush to then walk out onto a most beautiful beach, lovely golden sand - you can walk for as long as you want to - we were lucky enough to have seen a huge seal which was just waking from a snooze and watched him go from the sand bank into the water which was pretty cool, having said that I was from then onwards on the look out for more which may be on the sand/beach (having been chased once by one a long time ago, its amazing how quick they can move!!). we never saw any more but did continue to watch the original seal in the shallow waters swimming around.... the beach walk was so lovely, quiet and so beautiful, we shall certainly return in the future.....
8. Nzski
9. Wanaka Community Pool
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
