Waitaki District Nature Pictures

• Otago
• New Zealand
• Australia & South Pacific
• World

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama. 

These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama. 

These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama. 

These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.

Rivers, lakes and the rugged beauty of the Southern Alps surround this small town in the outdoor playground of the Waitaki Valley.

These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama. 

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama. 

These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.

These ancient, geological oddities have been capturing the imaginations of scientists and the local people for years.

Relive the grandeur of Victorian-era prosperity and come face-to-face with waddling penguins as you explore North Otago’s largest town.

Thousands visit the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island each year for its diverse marine life. This area near Oamaru is an exceptional observation spot.