Filmmakers love Waitaki.
Waitaki offers 150km of beautiful coastline, fishing villages, river valleys, high country farmland, snow capped mountains and lush green fields.
The town of Oamaru houses magnificent 19th Century Oamaru Stone heritage buildings in its famous Historic Precinct and the only remaining 19th Century harbour in New Zealand, complete with original jetties.
Waitaki has a history of filmmaking including feature films The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe and Mr Pip, as well as numerous international television commercials.
Message from the Mayor
The Waitaki district is a film-makers dream, with potential sets around every corner. Whether it is our diverse natural environment, our impressive built heritage, or man-made features, we have so much to offer! Add to that a film-friendly environment, and you will see just how well we support the film industry. Welcome to Waitaki! Gary Kircher
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