Oamaru is gaining increasing popularity among visitors who travel to New Zealand due to its attractions including the rich Oamaru history and architecture. The old magnificent buildings in the historical precinct of the town have been well restored and preserved, and continue to be a major attraction of this New Zealand town. These fine buildings… Continue reading Historical Sites
Month: July 2009
Empire Hotel Backpackers
Enjoy amazing budget accommodation in the Empire Hotel Backpackers in historical Thames Street in Oamaru, 80 meters away from the Oamaru information centre (I Site) and in walking distance of the Oamaru penguins. Also cheap accommodation available for budget travelers with a choice in single rooms and twin rooms. The Empire Hotel Backpackers is one… Continue reading Empire Hotel Backpackers
List for Backpackers
If you are looking for cheap backpackers accommodation in or near Oamaru, there are several choices available. Budget travel in New Zealand is plentiful and Oamaru backpackers are no exception. Empire Hotel Backpackers This is a restored historic hotel built in local white limestone back in 1867. For backpackers who travel to Oamaru: it is… Continue reading List for Backpackers
Moeraki Boulders
The Moeraki Boulders are a worthwhile place to stop if you are driving from Oamaru to Christchurch on the east coast of New Zealand. These boulders are a number of large and spherical stones found along the Koekohe Beach between Moeraki and Hampden on the Otago coast of New Zealand. They weight several tons and… Continue reading Moeraki Boulders
Oamaru restaurants
List of all Oamaru restaurants, cafes and eateries. No matter what your budget and food preferences may be: there are a host of choices for dining out when you travel to New Zealand’s Oamaru. This comprises of country cafes, restaurants and pubs. Based on my personal experience, the best coffee ever I have ever… Continue reading Oamaru restaurants
List of Attractions
Oamaru is a relatively small town but there is a wide variety of main attractions both within the town centre or just a little further afield. An ideal sleep over city when you travel to New Zealand along the East Coast. A city to consider for those moving to New Zealand for retirement. Visit one… Continue reading List of Attractions
Oamaru Penguins
One of the must-see natural attractions when visiting New Zealand are the Oamaru penguins. Not many people who travel to New Zealand are aware that there are actually blue penguins and yellow-eyed penguins in Oamaru. The little blue penguins of Oamaru are the world’s smallest penguins and they are less than a foot high. This… Continue reading Oamaru Penguins
New Zealand Accommodation
Save money on your New Zealand accommodation with expert budget travel tips to find the best hotels, motels, baches, or bed and breakfast in New Zealand. Budget Travel New Zealand You can save money by traveling to New Zealand in the off-season. The extra advantage is that you will be able to avoid the crowds.… Continue reading New Zealand Accommodation
Blue penguins colony
One of the must-see attractions of your New Zealand vacation are the Oamaru blue penguins. The Oamaru penguins colony is located within walking distance from the historic town centre near the harbor. Colony size The number of blue penguins you can see in Oamaru depends on the season: the best time to view penguins would… Continue reading Blue penguins colony
Riverstone Kitchen Oamaru
When you are in Oamaru, where do you go for simple and fresh foods? You can savour the local produce at Riverstone Kitchen that is located on the Waitaki Plains about 12 km from Oamaru. Due to the continental climate and rich soils, fruits and vegetables thrive in Oamaru, and some of NZ’s best produce… Continue reading Riverstone Kitchen Oamaru