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

Portside Restaurant Oamaru

Enjoy dinner on the East Coast. The Portside Restaurant is located at the entrance to Oamaru’s historic harbour. Its stunning view from the restaurant makes it a memorable dining experience.   The Portside Oamaru can seat up to 100 patrons and all tables have a panoramic view of the town and harbour. There are also… Continue reading Portside Restaurant Oamaru

Criterion Hotel

Enjoy the Criterion Hotel in Oamaru : it’s a beautiful historic Victorian hotel built in 1877 and is centrally located in town. This hotel has been restored to high standards, and it is now a resplendent hotel (bed and breakfast). Within its premises, it has a bar, snug and comfortable accommodation all decked out in… Continue reading Criterion Hotel