Instead of going into Council Head Office at 20 Thames Street for enquiries and Council services, you can pop into Ōamaru Library at 62 Thames Street during the week or on a Saturday morning.
Council owns and maintains a number of parks, playgrounds, campgrounds and reserves around the Waitaki District.
To book one of our parks, gardens or reserves for a wedding or other event, please go to our bookings page.
Please note that dogs are not permitted within 10 metres of any play equipment. Our parks, gardens and reserves are designated as smoke-free areas.
Council owns and maintains a number of parks, playgrounds, campgrounds and reserves around the Waitaki District. Find here a great spot for a barbecue or a playground for the kids.
Oamaru Public Gardens are among the oldest in New Zealand. Explore some of the highlights of these gardens that have captivated and charmed visitors for over a century.
To book a park, garden, reserve or or picnic spot, you will need to complete a booking form. The form can be downloaded below or picked up from Council.
Get to know Waitaki's designated parks and exercise areas for dogs - where you can walk your dog, on or off-lead, and areas where dogs are prohibited.
Download the Waitaki Reserves Management Plan and get informed on how the Council maintains several reserves around the Waitaki District.
Information and maps of playground in our District.