Oamaru Heritage Walking Tours
New this season, visitors now have an opportunity to step back in time and discover Oamaru’s vibrant colonial history. Embark on a 90-minute easy-paced walk around the Historic Precinct and be immersed in Oamaru’s rich heritage, culture and geology with a knowledgeable local guide. Daily walking tours start at the Oamaru i-SITE at 10.30am.
Book now at oamaru@waitakinz.com or phone (03) 434-1656
Whitestone City
Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor, Whitestone City is sure to impress. Dress up as Victorians, reminisce about times past as you learn about Oamaru’s early settlers and the town’s rich and colourful history. Have fun riding on New Zealand’s only penny-farthing carousel and enjoy Victorian croquet and quoits, or cards and billiards in the bar.
Phone 0508-978-663, www.whitestonecity.com,bookings@whitestonecity.com
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
The Oamaru Harbour is home to the popular Little Blue Penguin Colony. The colony is a modern-day sanctuary providing nesting boxes, rehab facilities, and predator-trapping, and has a full-time trained marine scientist on staff. Visitors can visit the colony by day or take delight in viewing penguins returning home each evening. Fees directly support the welfare research and conservation programme of the penguins and their habitat.
Phone (03) 433-1195, www.penguins.co.nz, bookings@penguins.co.nz
