When you chat with outdoorsy people, animal lovers, adventurers, swapping stories of hikes and creatures in the wild, you might discover there’s beauty in your backyard you just took for granted. In honour of World Wildlife Day, now is the perfect time to explore the far reaches of the Waitaki
There’s a utopia hidden away in Ōamaru that has often been overlooked, but no more! The Oamaru Public Gardens have received a 5 star ‘Garden of National Significance’ rating. Following an on-site assessment, the gardens were evaluated on landscaping and planting design, horticultural maintenance, visitor experience and wow factor. Praising
“If you’re really fit it’s a good challenge to do.” Wayne Munn said of his recent tour de force in determination. He wasn’t talking about mere squats or push-ups. Wayne and his friend Ben Washington rode the entirety of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail in one day, raising money
While you may think Valentine’s Day is too commercialised and too cheesy (yes and yes), it’s also always cute to tell your loved ones you love them. And a little thought put into the day doesn’t hurt. No one wants to be on the receiving end of a last-minute ‘these
It’s time to put the petal to the metal! Head out to Topflite’s sunflowers while the fields are still in full bloom—harvesting will begin in March. The vivid flowers are planted in a different location every year to avoid build up of diseases in the soil, and this time they
Part of the joy of travelling is sticking your lovely self in front of iconic locales and snapping a shot. “I was actually here!” You can say and show your Mum, your friends, and your 90 year old self all the places you traipsed. There will never come a time
Cheese. Proof of a higher power or just a gooey accident that tastes like home? Either way, cheese has been sparking happiness in humans since…well, no one knows. The origins of cheese predate recorded history. A commonly held theory places the invention 8,000 years ago at the hands of an
In a very Victorian town, there is a very Victorian street; And in the very Victorian street there is a very Victorian hotel; And in the very Victorian hotel there is a variety of Victorian tales…
If you’re an eco-warrior with wanderlust, you’ll know planning greener adventures can take more time and effort—but it’s worth it. From the activities to the accommodation, it’s important for green thinking travellers to reduce the impact their holidays have on the planet. So, how on earth do you travel while
Just like the spark from a flint that turns into flame, each artefact at the reopened and newly refurbished Waitaki Museum is a precious touch point for the culturally significant stories the Waitaki District has to offer. Acting Director Chloe Searle is very keen to see visitors back in
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
Air NZ recently took to our crystal clear skies to find the 8th wonder of the world within Aotearoa. The Moeraki Boulders got a shout out so we thought we’d divulge a little more information on the many wonders of the Waitaki, just as Antipater of Sidon did in the
While the human kingdom froze their travel plans during lockdown, NZ’s iconic wildlife never stopped going with the flow. In fact, the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony has been given opportunities to spread its wings (well, flippers) further than ever before. A live stream of the colony, as the world’s
Imagine a moment of therapy. Did your mind conjure up a New Yorker style cartoon of a patient lying on a couch and bespectacled therapist looking at the clock? Thought so. And yet, closer to home, Rainbow Confectionery—a far cry from the psychoanalytic stereotype—has played an integral role in
Do you think it’s possible to travel into the past? Stephen Hawking thought so. Scientists across the globe have long debated the bending of space and time, the paradoxes, and the mechanics, and while they’ve been (mostly) scratching their heads the township of Ōamaru has repeatedly succeeded in finding