Guidebook for Oamaru
Food Scene
Open for lunch and dinner this restaurant showcases local produce - the meals are fantastic and good value accompanied by a great wine list - highly recommended
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Riverstone Kitchen
1431 State Hwy 1Open for lunch and dinner this restaurant showcases local produce - the meals are fantastic and good value accompanied by a great wine list - highly recommended
Cucina
1 Tees StGreat Italian
Good everyday food at reasonable prices - experience fresh local Blue Cod and chips or the daily roast.
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Star and Garter Restaurant
9 Itchen StGood everyday food at reasonable prices - experience fresh local Blue Cod and chips or the daily roast.
Best coffee in town - great breakfasts and lunch along with delicious patisserie baked in house.
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Tees Street Cafe
3 Tees StBest coffee in town - great breakfasts and lunch along with delicious patisserie baked in house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic local brewery - they also serve a limited menu - pizza, fries etc -
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Scotts Brewing Co.
1 Wansbeck StFantastic local brewery - they also serve a limited menu - pizza, fries etc -
The Penguin Entertainers Club
Iconic live music venue in the Historic Precinct
Parks & Nature
Beautiful public gardens - great for a stroll
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Oamaru Public Gardens
17 Chelmer StBeautiful public gardens - great for a stroll
Cape Wanbrow
Walkway can be accessed from Lookout - great hike and amazing views
Sightseeing
Oamaru Lookout Point
1 Tamar StFabulous views over the town and harbout
This is a world class example of intake Victorian Architecture with the building constructed of Oamaru Stone. Within the Victorian precinct are many shops of interest selling locally made products and art.
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Harbour Street
Harbour StreetThis is a world class example of intake Victorian Architecture with the building constructed of Oamaru Stone. Within the Victorian precinct are many shops of interest selling locally made products and art.
Arts & Culture
Great Art Gallery in an historic building on the main street of town. Wonderful exhibitions!
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Forrester Gallery
9 Thames StGreat Art Gallery in an historic building on the main street of town. Wonderful exhibitions!
This beautifully restored Opera House is well worth a visit
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Oamaru Opera House
94 Thames StThis beautifully restored Opera House is well worth a visit
Showcasing local artists the Grainstore Gallery is a must see. Local artist Donna Demente runs the Gallery, which also often hosts live music gigs.
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Grainstore Gallery
9 Harbour StShowcasing local artists the Grainstore Gallery is a must see. Local artist Donna Demente runs the Gallery, which also often hosts live music gigs.
Shopping
Specialist Adventure books store - amazing interior with an impressive collection of books for sale
Adventure Books
7 Harbour StSpecialist Adventure books store - amazing interior with an impressive collection of books for sale
Oasis Oamaru
12 Tees StA great store with new and old items for sale - collectables
Michael O'Brien is a traditional bookbinder. You can see him at work at the store and purchase hand journals and notepads
Michael O'Brien Bookbinder
7 Tyne StMichael O'Brien is a traditional bookbinder. You can see him at work at the store and purchase hand journals and notepads
Slightly Foxed Secondhand Books
11 Tyne StGreat second hand book store
Fantastic local organic store selling a huge range of products along with locally grown organic fruit and vegetables
Brydone Wholefoods
451 Alma-Maheno RdFantastic local organic store selling a huge range of products along with locally grown organic fruit and vegetables
Entertainment & Activities
A must see - Steampunk HQ is a blend of Victoriana and Science Fiction - fun for all the family
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Steampunk HQ
1 Humber StA must see - Steampunk HQ is a blend of Victoriana and Science Fiction - fun for all the family