Location: Oamaru
Top Things to do in Oamaru
Things to do in Oamaru, South Island: The Best Shopping
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
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. Jessie Roberts Store
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Retro toy and sweet shop selling a range of handmade gifts and art. Starting point for Quirky walking tours around the Historic Precinct.
4. Nanna Bangles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
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?).
5. Regalia’s Time Pieces
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Waitaki Trading Post
7. The Oamaru Textile Exchange
8. Art On Tyne
9. Rainbow Confectionery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
10. Forrester Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
The Forrester Gallery is housed in a spectacular neo-classical building originally constructed in 1884 for the Bank of New South Wales. The Forrester offers the Waitaki and wider region a varied and exciting exhibition programme, houses a growing collection of artworks significant to the region, and stands as an icon of Oamaru's unique historic precinct.
Reviewed By MichaelA3554
Wonderful paintings by people of Otago region and else where. Nice ones Evelyn Paige and others. Why visit well many reasons to do so===You know, they say the best things in life are free. This is a fantastic reason to visit this art gallery. All you have to do leave your fear at the door, walk in, smile, say hello to your greeter, quietly walk around and enjoy your visual feast. It's free of charge. What could be better?
