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Parks and Recreation

Parks, playgrounds and reserves

Waitaki is home to beautiful parks, gardens, recreation areas and playgrounds, Waitaki playgrounds

Sports fields and facilities

Council oversees of a number of sports fields around Waitaki, some with added facilities for organised sports activities and other events. Find out where they are and how to make facility and sport fields bookings.

Camping

Find out about the camping grounds we manage around the district, as well as information on boat ramps at the lakes and Freedom camping in Waitaki.

Freedom camping

Freedom camping is a popular choice for locals and tourists alike, and we welcome you to explore everything our District has to offer. Check here for rules and guidelines around responsible freedom camping in Waitaki.

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

Find the track's status of the magnificent Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail which stretches over 300kims from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village, through the magnificent Mackenzie Basin and down the Waitaki Valley, to end at Oamaru by the Pacific Ocean.

Walking and cycling tracks

Explore Oamaru and Waitaki on our selection of walking and cycling tracks.

Interactive parks map

Explore your Interactive parks map with all District parks, reserves, playgrounds, campgrounds and sports fields.

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