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What to do
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
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627 Review
Boat tour
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
4.8
/5
190 Review
Skydiving
Skyline Queenstown
4.7
/5
748 Review
Cable car
Night view
Shotover Jet Queenstown
4.9
/5
205 Review
Boating/Sailing
Real Guns New Zealand
4.8
/5
17 Review
Hydro Attack
4.7
/5
19 Review
Ōamaru Penguins
4.6
/5
201 Review
Night view
Onsen Hot Pools
4.9
/5
30 Review
Night view
RealNZ | Walter Peak High Country Farm
4.5
/5
167 Review
Farms and pastures
Kiwi Park Queenstown
4.3
/5
96 Review
U-Fly Wanaka, NZ
5.0
/5
11 Review
AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
4.8
/5
111 Review
Historic landmark
Bungee jumping
What to eat
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Fergburger
4.3
/5
185 Review
Quick bites
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. $18/person
SODA
4.7
/5
10 Review
Western cuisine
Lake view
Avg. $74/person
The Cow
4.3
/5
23 Review
Western cuisine
Great ambiance
Avg. $37/person
Pier
4.0
/5
18 Review
Western cuisine
Lake view
Avg. $55/person
Pedro's House of Lamb
4.5
/5
18 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $32/person
Bella Cucina
4.3
/5
10 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. $55/person
Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
4.9
/5
120 Review
Buffet
Lake view
Avg. $99/person
Blue Kanu
4.3
/5
11 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. $54/person
Flame Bar & Grill
4.5
/5
56 Review
Barbecue
Lake view
Avg. $61/person
Saigon Kingdom Vietnamese Restaurant Steamer Wharf
4.3
/5
36 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. $33/person
NEST
5.0
/5
6 Review
Innovative cuisine
Photogenic
Avg. $90/person
Francesca Wānaka
5.0
/5
11 Review
Fusion cuisine
Avg. $54/person
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Eichardt's Private Hotel
9.4
/5
25 Review
The Carlin Boutique Hotel
8.9
/5
68 Review
Azur Luxury Lodge
9.6
/5
58 Review
The Spire Hotel
9.7
/5
50 Review
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
8.7
/5
322 Review
Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa
9.5
/5
70 Review
Millbrook Resort
9.6
/5
95 Review
QT Queenstown
9.0
/5
59 Review
Sofitel Queenstown - Hotel & Spa
8.1
/5
70 Review
Coronet Ridge Resort
9.3
/5
42 Review
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
8.8
/5
357 Review
Lakeside Apartments
9.6
/5
65 Review
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Otago
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The Glebe Apartments
9.2
/5
75 Review
Blue Peaks Apartments
9.3
/5
87 Review
Peppers Beacon Queenstown
8.8
/5
121 Review
voco Queenstown by IHG
8.8
/5
441 Review
Chapel Apartments
8.4
/5
83 Review
Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka
8.6
/5
236 Review
Cranbury Court Apartments
8.6
/5
552 Review
Crowne Plaza QUEENSTOWN by IHG
9.0
/5
245 Review
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
8.7
/5
123 Review
Edgewater Hotel
9.1
/5
474 Review
Quest Queenstown
9.4
/5
156 Review
Sudima Queenstown Five Mile
9.0
/5
219 Review
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Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Shop
5.0
/5
13 Review
Lake Pukaki
4.2
/5
149 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Mount Cook Helicopter Experiences
4.2
/5
50 Review
Dark Sky Project
4.8
/5
6 Review
Night view
Tekapo Springs
4.4
/5
69 Review
The Church of the Good Shepherd
4.7
/5
461 Review
Mount John
4.8
/5
101 Review
Climbing & viewpoints
Night view
Lake Tekapo
4.6
/5
343 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Hooker Valley track
5.0
/5
10 Review
Hiking
Mirror Lakes
4.5
/5
22 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Milford Sound Scenic Cruises
4.6
/5
358 Review
Boat tour
Caroline Bay Association
4.5
/5
9 Review
Popular Spring Outings Near Otago
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Lake Tekapo
4.6
/5
343 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Hagley Park North
4.9
/5
81 Review
Queens Park
4.3
/5
10 Review
Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
4.6
/5
483 Review
Beaches and shores
Boat tour
Mona Vale Garden Park
4.3
/5
86 Review
Night view
Avon River / Ōtākaro
4.4
/5
221 Review
Rafting
Natural scenery
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
4.4
/5
219 Review
Natural scenery
Climbing & viewpoints
Mount John
4.8
/5
101 Review
Climbing & viewpoints
Night view
Castle Hill, New Zealand
5.0
/5
24 Review
Climbing & viewpoints
Arthur's Pass National Park
4.8
/5
66 Review
Natural scenery
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Otago
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Galaxy Boutique Hotel
9.1
/5
149 Review
Peppers Bluewater Resort
8.9
/5
809 Review
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
9.1
/5
235 Review
The Terrace
8.8
/5
115 Review
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
8.2
/5
130 Review
Rainforest Retreat
9.6
/5
134 Review
Lands End
9.2
/5
112 Review
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Matuka Luxury Lodge
9.9
/5
71 Review
Lakestone Lodge
9.7
/5
57 Review
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Fiordland Discovery
9.6
/5
260 Review
Fiordland Lodge
9.4
/5
82 Review
Radfords on the Lake
9.3
/5
44 Review
Montrose Estate
9.8
/5
11 Review
Westwood Lodge
8.7
/5
48 Review
Dunluce Boutique B&B
9.8
/5
85 Review
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments
8.8
/5
50 Review
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Otago
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Galaxy Boutique Hotel
9.1
/5
149 Review
Peppers Bluewater Resort
8.9
/5
809 Review
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
9.1
/5
235 Review
Mantra Lake Tekapo
9.3
/5
190 Review
Scenic Hotel Te Weheka
8.6
/5
62 Review
The Terrace
8.8
/5
115 Review
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
8.2
/5
130 Review
Rainforest Retreat
9.6
/5
134 Review
Distinction Luxmore Hotel
8.3
/5
65 Review
Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
8.3
/5
44 Review
Lands End
9.2
/5
112 Review
Brinkley Resort
8.4
/5
44 Review
Other recommended cities
Queenstown
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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Mountain climbing
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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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Glenorchy
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Lake Wakatipu
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RealNZ | TSS Earnslaw Queenstown Cruise
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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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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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Popular Restaurants in Otago
SODA
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The Cow
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Pier
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Pedro's House of Lamb
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Bella Cucina
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Stratosfare Restaurant & Bar
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Blue Kanu
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Saigon Kingdom Vietnamese Restaurant Steamer Wharf
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Flame Bar & Grill
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NEST
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Captains Restaurant
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Jervois Steak House Queenstown
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FINZ Seafood & Grill
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Sunfire Queenstown
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Botswana Butchery
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Public Italian Kitchen
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Bespoke Kitchen
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The Grille Bar & Restaurant
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Vudu Cafe
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Rātā
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The Boat Shed Cafe
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odd saint
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Francesca Wānaka
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Kika
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Bistro Gentil
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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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