# Dunedin and the Waitaki, New Zealand

Lonely Planet’s New Zealand pick for 2027: royal albatross and blue penguins, steampunk Ōamaru and its Victorian Heritage Celebrations, the… — 21 saved links

Curated by Epic Itineraries · 21 saved links · 8 activities · 5 stays · 4 articles · 2 restaurants · 2 videos · from lonelyplanet.com, youtube.com and 17 more · updated 5 October 2026

Source: https://my.epic-itineraries.com/explore/dunedin-and-the-waitaki-new-zealand

## This week here

### Wed 21 Oct (2026-10-21)

- Romaeuropa Festival 2026 — 8 Sep – 15 Nov, at Rome, Italy

## Places

### Areas (39)

- Alaska, USA
- Amalfi coast, Italy
- Athens, Greece
- Azores, Portugal
- Bali, Indonesia
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Barcelona, Spain
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- California, USA
- Cancun, Mexico
- Cinque Terre, Italy
- Colorado, USA
- Donegal, Ireland
- Florida, USA
- Hawaii, USA
- Hokkaido, Japan
- Lima, Peru
- London, England
- Los Angeles, USA
- Madrid, Spain
- Malta
- Manaus, Brazil
- Mexico City, Mexico

### Sights (1)

- Yellowstone, USA

16 more places in this collection.

## Sources

- ['Coolest, quirkiest corner': NZ region named a top spot for 2027](https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/23/coolest-quirkiest-corner-nz-region-named-a-top-spot-for-2027/) — 1news.co.nz, article
- [Steampunk HQ | Oamaru | NZ](https://www.steampunkoamaru.co.nz) — steampunkoamaru.co.nz, activity
- [Fossils | Vanished World Duntroon - New Zealand](https://www.vanishedworld.co.nz) — vanishedworld.co.nz, activity
- [Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alps_2_Ocean_Cycle_Trail) — en.wikipedia.org, article
- [Bell Hill Apartments](https://bellhillapartments.co.nz) — bellhillapartments.co.nz, accommodation
- [MOIETY](https://www.cuisine.co.nz/moiety/) — cuisine.co.nz, restaurant
- [Riding the Alps 2 Ocean NZ Bike Trail](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGkxf7_MJU) — youtube.com, video
- [The Ultimate Weekend in Dunedin and Ōamaru](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/weekend-itinerary-dunedin-and-oamaru) — lonelyplanet.com, article
- [Albatross Classic - Dunedin, NZ | Royal Albatross Centre](https://albatross.org.nz/albatross-classic) — albatross.org.nz, activity
- [Home | Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations](https://www.vhc.co.nz) — vhc.co.nz, activity
- [Home](https://www.dunedinrailways.co.nz) — dunedinrailways.co.nz, activity
- [Larnach Lodge - Larnach Castle & Gardens](https://www.larnachcastle.co.nz/stay/larnach-lodge/) — larnachcastle.co.nz, accommodation
- [Welcome to 858 George Street](https://www.858georgestreetmotel.co.nz) — 858georgestreetmotel.co.nz, accommodation
- [Riverstone Kitchen](https://www.riverstonekitchen.co.nz) — riverstonekitchen.co.nz, restaurant
- [Best Travel Destinations 2026 - Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel) — lonelyplanet.com, article
- [Evening viewings | Ōamaru Penguins](https://www.penguins.co.nz/visit/evening-viewing) — penguins.co.nz, activity
- [Waitaki Whitestone Geopark | Aotearoa New Zealand](https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz) — whitestonegeopark.nz, activity
- [Home - Orokonui Ecosanctuary](https://orokonui.nz) — orokonui.nz, activity
- [Chapel Apartments — Sleep in Dunedin's oldest church](https://www.chapelapartments.co.nz) — chapelapartments.co.nz, accommodation
- [High Country Experience. Stay, Ski, Cycle or Board!](https://www.ohau.co.nz) — ohau.co.nz, accommodation
- [Dunedin in 24hrs - Top Things to do in Dunedin, New Zealand!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARjhyj-reBo) — youtube.com, video