Guidebook for Oamaru
Arts & Culture
This is a quirky aspect of Oamaru's culture, a reimagining of what the future might look like to a Victorian futurist. Worth a look!
32 locals recommend
Steampunk HQ
1 Humber StThis is a quirky aspect of Oamaru's culture, a reimagining of what the future might look like to a Victorian futurist. Worth a look!
Food Scene
Our favourite place for a cup of coffee in town, now with free WiFi (with purchase). Very friendly service, beans roasted on premises, and great baked goods!
Steam Cafe
7 Thames StOur favourite place for a cup of coffee in town, now with free WiFi (with purchase). Very friendly service, beans roasted on premises, and great baked goods!
Riverstone won Restaurant of the Year in 2010 and has kept up its reputation ever since. Very popular with locals and visitors alike.
35 locals recommend
Riverstone Kitchen
1431 State Hwy 1Riverstone won Restaurant of the Year in 2010 and has kept up its reputation ever since. Very popular with locals and visitors alike.
One of NZ's oldest restaurants, right in the Historic Precinct of Oamaru, serving honest food at reasonable prices.
11 locals recommend
Star and Garter Restaurant
9 Itchen StOne of NZ's oldest restaurants, right in the Historic Precinct of Oamaru, serving honest food at reasonable prices.
Shopping
NZ's finest European-style cheese, made right in Oamaru with local milk. You won't find anything better.
12 locals recommend
Whitestone Cheese
469 Torridge StNZ's finest European-style cheese, made right in Oamaru with local milk. You won't find anything better.
Sightseeing
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is a must-see in town, with upwards of 300 of the world's smallest (and only non-black) penguins coming in from the sea each evening at dusk.
41 locals recommend
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
17 Waterfront RdThe Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is a must-see in town, with upwards of 300 of the world's smallest (and only non-black) penguins coming in from the sea each evening at dusk.
One of the Waitaki Valley's best wine producers, with a tasting/sales room and light meals available.
Kurow Estate Winery
5292 Kurow-Duntroon RdOne of the Waitaki Valley's best wine producers, with a tasting/sales room and light meals available.