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Oamaru Accommodation and Attractions

Oamaru is in the South Island of New Zealand, and is the main town in the Waitaki District. It is 80 kilometres south of Timaru and 120 kilometres north of Dunedin, on the Pacific coast. View other accommodation in Otago

Activities and Accommodation in Oamaru
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony photo
Be enchanted by a unique wildlife experience. The little blue penguins will captivate you as they ride in the waves onto the rocks and make their way up the stoney beach as they return to their cliffside homes each evening. Take a daytime tour for a sneak peek...
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Whitestone Cheese Shop & Cafe photo
Established in 1987 Whitestone is a leading New Zealand specialist cheese producer. The factory has been designed to enable visitors to view directly into the make, press and blue maturing rooms. Mornings are the best time to visit to see the cheesemaking in action....
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The southern part of Oamaru's main business district is justifiably regarded as one of New Zealand's most impressive streetscapes, due to the many prominent buildings constructed from limestone. This and another part of the town close to the harbour have been preserved as historic precincts.

Most of the streets in Oamaru are named after rivers in England, particularly rivers in the northwest and southeast of the country. The main street is Thames Street, and Severn and Tyne Streets are also major roads in the town.

A colony of little blue penguins is on the harbour, while there is a yellow-eyed penguin colony just south of the town, attracting ecotourists. Penguins have been known to live under buildings close to the beach, including the town's music club, The Penguin Club.

There is a strong community of living artists and many dealer galleries are located in the town.

Oamaru is the eastern gateway to the Mackenzie Basin, via the Waitaki Valley.
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