30MIN – 1H 0,7km one way WaLKING GRADE 2 Start this tour at 1 Thames street and stroll through New Zealand’s best preserved Victorian commercial streetscape. Discover Ōamaru’s vibrant colonial history and be immersed in Ōamaru’s rich heritage, culture and geology. The original buildings in the Victorian Precinct, made from
Explore some of New Zealand’s best and most complete Victorian streetscapes in Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct.
Walking Track Distance: 1.4km (one way) The Harbourside walkway is a nice short route that will take you through the heart and hub of Oamaru and easily connect with other walks. Starting from the Oamaru Railway Station, head over to the entrance of the Harbourside Gardens which is on the
We are a Belgian-inspired brewery, making Farmhouse, Abbey, and Barrel-aged sour beer, and in the heart of the Victorian Precinct, lies our little tasting room. We serve beers on tap and by the bottle, and often have available ‘special’ beers that aren’t always available at our stockists. The perfect match for
Oamaru is the largest town in the Waitaki District; most famous for its penguin colony and limestone architecture of the Victorian Precinct – but that’s just the beginning of what the town has to offer.
Steampunk HQ is a unique museum of art, sound & light showing an altered universe set within an 1880’s Grain Elevator building in Oamaru. Featuring The Portal, a retro-futuristic mirror and lighting installation with original glowing light sculptures.
The Waitaki District’s newest accommodation Mariner Suites is nestled in the perfect spot, with the striking Oamaru coastline on offer, and the stunning Victorian precinct a mere knucklebone’s throw away. The hotel’s doors opened on December 1st and straight away saw support from locals, with two Ōamaruvians enjoying a luxurious
Otago Anniversary weekend in Oamaru saw the small seaside town overflow with soaring pipes, harmonica, and guitar. The Oamaru Licencing Trust Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Festival showcased the best jazz talent from Oamaru and beyond. Jazz was lavished across cafes, hotels, restaurants and swung about in breweries, galleries, and
Quality NZ made & Kiwiana gifts. Merino possum knitwear by Koru & Native World, and merino garments. New Zealand art & heaps more.
Oamaru’s Fire and Steam is a spectacular family event celebrating fire, steam and special effects which coincides with the Steampunk NZ Festival.
