What to do and see in Oamaru, South Island: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

February 19, 2022 Randal Brittian

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. Adventure Books

7 Harbour Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 3-434 7756 http://www.adventurebooks.co.nz
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Adventure Books

Reviewed By robincapper - Auckland, New Zealand

Imagine an amazing library of adventure books (Climbing, trekking, nautical, exploration) where you can browse and buy treasures. Brilliant place to browse and buy. Also great display, artefacts & merchandise relating to Shackleton.

2. Presence on Harbour

1 Harbour Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 274 395 170 [email protected] http://www.presenceonharbour.co.nz
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Presence on Harbour

Presence on Harbour, is not your usual gift shop, situated in the historic Victorian Precinct in Oamaru, we have plenty of gift ideas of all members of the family and friends, whether you are a visitor or local there is plenty to choose from. We have Kiwiana gifts that are easy to send or carry home in your luggage! Merino Possum Knitwear by Koru & Native World, plus Wyld Wool & Possum garments are on offer. Our artwork is all by New Zealand artists, from originals and prints on canvas or paper. Tin Man by Tony Cribb and Glenn Jones' prints will make you want this Kiwi humour on your wall. New Zealand made or at least designed gifts are our speciality. Come and see for yourself, take some time to soak up the atmosphere of this great space. See you soon.

Reviewed By traceyh35 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Now this is my type of gift shop! It's in such a lovely place, in the beautiful Harbour Street, with an abundance of special products, and lovely staff who provide the friendliest, most helpful service. I couldn't resist treating myself to a couple of keepsakes from a wonderful trip to New Zealand. Great quality products, many of which are eco-friendly at fair prices!

3. Regalia’s Time Pieces

13 Tyne Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 274 036 569 https://www.facebook.com/RegaliasTimePieces/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Regalia’s Time Pieces

4. Jessie Roberts Store

4 Itchen Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 210 838 8503 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Jessie-Roberts-Store-884772148221412
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Jessie Roberts Store

Retro toy and sweet shop selling a range of handmade gifts and art. Starting point for Quirky walking tours around the Historic Precinct.

5. Nanna Bangles

6A Harbour Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 27 728 0916 [email protected] http://www.nannabangles.co.nz
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Nanna Bangles

Nanna Bangles - Vintage Curiosities is a 'must stop' for the lovers of all things retro. We stock NZ made (designer) clothing, books, toys, souvenirs/Kiwiana, and homewares among others... also stocking quirky items of interest made by local craftspeople. We run under an ethos of sustainability, as opposed to mass produced items (why buy new?).

6. Waitaki Trading Post

166 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 3-434 8275
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Waitaki Trading Post

7. The Oamaru Textile Exchange

Tyne Street, Oamaru New Zealand +64 3-434 2219
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

The Oamaru Textile Exchange

8. Rainbow Confectionery

459 Thames Hwy, Oamaru 9000 New Zealand +64 3-437 1847 http://rainbowconfectionery.co.nz
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Rainbow Confectionery

9. The Flying Penguin

Itchen St, Victorian Quarter, Oamaru New Zealand
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The Flying Penguin

10. Rose’s General Store

9 Tyne Street, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand +64 21 515 205 [email protected] http://Rosesoamaru.co.nz
Rose’s General Store

That little store, that has a little bit of this and that. Stockist of Rawleigh's, Brooks Cycle accessories and parts, OCHO chocolate, Kiwilicious, Sweet Rock Candy, Kiwi Wakame, Forest Gourmet, Inch Valley Preserves, Bay Road Peanut Butter, and Teaology. Also a selection of preloved treasures and handcrafts.

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