Location: Oamaru
Top Things to do in Oamaru
Top 8 Sights & Landmarks in Oamaru, South Island
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
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. Totara Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By flyingeagle2223 - Dunedin, New Zealand
I really loved coming here and looking around especially with my love of history, and learning some more about history within New Zealand, it is totally worth visiting.
3. Michael O'Brien Bookbinder
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
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
4. Oamaru's Victorian Precinct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 766 reviews
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
5. Oamaru Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
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.
6. St Luke's Anglican Church
7. Moeraki Boulders
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,842 reviews
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
8. The Loft
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
