Top Things to do in Owaka
What to do and see in Owaka, South Island: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Owaka, New Zealand including Cannibal Bay, Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre, Surat Bay, Teapot World, Matai Falls Walk, Tunnel Hill.
Restaurants in Owaka
1. Cannibal Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By RAFwherever
Fantastic walk from Cannibal Bay to Surat Bay. We were lucky and saw many and very large sea lions. Keep your distance!
2. Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
A great small museum - also with information centre, gallery, shop, library all under one roof to give visitors to The Catlins the best start to their visit.
Reviewed By GSAJ - Blenheim, New Zealand
Called in here to obtain some local information and visit the museum. Museum is definitely well worth visiting to obtain a great understanding of the local history of the early settlers plus the maritime events along the coastline. Art gallery associated with the centre displays some great local talent.
3. Surat Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Divinginnz - Wanaka, New Zealand
Easy to locate - toilet nearby entrance to walk - cafe (if you are lucky to arrive when its open - it was closed when we went) - a short walk through the bush to then walk out onto a most beautiful beach, lovely golden sand - you can walk for as long as you want to - we were lucky enough to have seen a huge seal which was just waking from a snooze and watched him go from the sand bank into the water which was pretty cool, having said that I was from then onwards on the look out for more which may be on the sand/beach (having been chased once by one a long time ago, its amazing how quick they can move!!). we never saw any more but did continue to watch the original seal in the shallow waters swimming around.... the beach walk was so lovely, quiet and so beautiful, we shall certainly return in the future.....
4. Teapot World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By azzawebbnz - Auckland, New Zealand
We saw this driving along the main road in owaka. couldnt stop smiling at the quirkiness and of course got the picture. worth a quick look. they have a donation box
5. Matai Falls Walk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By wuvulu - Auckland Central, New Zealand
A nice short walk through coastal rainforest to a very pretty fall.Well worth a stop .Nice falls for long exposure shots.
6. Tunnel Hill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By C5795TEmichellet - Timaru, New Zealand
Decided to walk through here...it was a little creepy but also rather cool. Had my wee dog with me for company. Not a long walk through and there was graffiti on inside of tunnel. Definitely recommend a torch
