The 6 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Oamaru, South Island

March 8, 2022 Christa Meece

Oamaru (/ɒməˈruː/ ( listen); Māori: Te Oha-a-Maru) is the largest town in North Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand, it is the main town in the Waitaki District. It is 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Timaru and 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Dunedin on the Pacific coast; State Highway 1 and the railway Main South Line connect it to both cities. With a population of 13,900, Oamaru is the 28th largest urban area in New Zealand, and the third largest in Otago behind Dunedin and Queenstown.
Restaurants in Oamaru

1. Friendly Bay Playground

Wansbeck Street Friendly Bay, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Friendly Bay Playground

Reviewed By Melanieg2776

Lots of fun activities for the kids with a handy cafe right beside it for awesome coffee there was a wee small beach there as well

2. Michael O'Brien Bookbinder

7 Tyne Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 3-434 9277 http://www.bookbinder.co.nz
Excellent
65%
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Michael O'Brien Bookbinder

Reviewed By GMdoc529003 - Murwillumbah, Australia

as much a museum as a bookstore, if you are interested in antarctic exploration this is a must, the books and equipment on display are amazing

3. Oamaru's Victorian Precinct

2 Harbour Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 3-434 5385 [email protected] http://www.victorianoamaru.co.nz
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4.5 based on 766 reviews

Oamaru's Victorian Precinct

Visit and explore Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct and experience what this architecturally stunning and unique area has to offer. Explore and enjoy a number of great attractions and activities including galleries, craft, antique and book stores, as well as eateries and bars serving up some delicious food, fine wine, craft beer and world-class whisky. Come along and join in the fun of Victorian Oamaru.

Reviewed By Melanieg2776

Great time having a nosy in all the shops great architecture and had a great atmosphere everyone manning the shops were super friends and engaging

4. Oamaru Harbour

Oamaru New Zealand http://www.waitaki.govt.nz/our-council/councilproperty/oamaruharbour/Pages/default.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Oamaru Harbour

Reviewed By leonardd530

A lovely area to have a picnic. Plenty of room to park a motorhome and brew youself and cuppa, a nice cafe if in a car. Nice clean toilets, BBQ's to use and a garden area with play equipment for the kids. Nice.

5. Moeraki Boulders

Moeraki Village, Oamaru New Zealand +64 3-439 4827 http://www.moerakiboulders.com
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4.0 based on 1,842 reviews

Moeraki Boulders

The mystical Moeraki Boulders captured at dawn.

Reviewed By sarahgR7098ZM - New Zealand, null

Awesome, mystical experience. Loved this, natural wonder, like giant marbles. The sea is rough, cool, green. The sea air clears your lungs, clears your mind and rejuvenates your soul. Be kind to yourself, come visit. Love from Sarah-Jane xx

6. The Loft

Harbour Street, Oamaru New Zealand
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

The Loft

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