Activity Category: Otago

Moeraki Boulders, near Oamaru

Around 60 million years ago, these huge stones were part of the sea floor. They are made up of fine silt, mud and clay. People can now marvel at the size and shape of these roughly 50 boulders and kids enjoy jumping between them. Good photo opportunities so don’t forget your…

Steampunk Museum, Oamaru

You’ll know you’ve arrived at this art museum when you see the full size steam engine outside the main entrance. Put $2 in and see the train ‘come alive’ with lights, train noises and fire breathing out of the chimney. It’s certainly a museum with a difference. Loosely based on…

Steampunk Playground, Oamaru

This playground is like no other with art and sculpture being very central in the equipment, making it an awesome sight for kids and adults alike. A giant Penny Farthing that’s part of the frame for the swings; an elephant with a hut at the top. Other equipment includes a…