Enya's Guidebook
Food scene
Beautiful Famous Riverstone Kitchen. Owned by local Smith Family. Dot smith shops you must explore! Also her amazing large gardens, That Bevan ( her son ) head award winning chef creates mouthwatering dishes from! A must visit! Also Dot’s Castle ( yes castle! ) you can view from the garden ( can’t miss it!)
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Riverstone Kitchen
1431 State Hwy 1Beautiful Famous Riverstone Kitchen. Owned by local Smith Family. Dot smith shops you must explore! Also her amazing large gardens, That Bevan ( her son ) head award winning chef creates mouthwatering dishes from! A must visit! Also Dot’s Castle ( yes castle! ) you can view from the garden ( can’t miss it!)
Fantastic food ( Hand made pizzas! ) and beer
Right next to friendly bay playground
Hub of Oamaru
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Scotts Brewing Co.
1 Wansbeck StFantastic food ( Hand made pizzas! ) and beer
Right next to friendly bay playground
Hub of Oamaru
Del mar is down by the little blue penguins! Has views of the Harbor, Pizza seafood and house made gelato! They do lunch and Dinner!
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Del Mar Oamaru
16 Waterfront RoadDel mar is down by the little blue penguins! Has views of the Harbor, Pizza seafood and house made gelato! They do lunch and Dinner!
Award winning, world famous cheese! A working cheese factory, factory tours, cheese tasting plus more!
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Whitestone Cheese
469 Torridge StAward winning, world famous cheese! A working cheese factory, factory tours, cheese tasting plus more!
The Criterion in the Victorian precinct has just opened ( Late 2022 ) under new owners! Amazing food also has a cocktail and tapas bar!
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Criterion Hotel
3 Tyne StThe Criterion in the Victorian precinct has just opened ( Late 2022 ) under new owners! Amazing food also has a cocktail and tapas bar!
Award winning friendly amazing food! Highly recommend! One of our favourites! Also part of the Cucina group is Tee street cafe ( great for coffee, lunch it’s right next to Cucina ) and Del mar near the penguins, absolutely beautiful sea food theme ( pizzas too though, oh and the fresh gelato is a must! )
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Cucina
1 Tees StAward winning friendly amazing food! Highly recommend! One of our favourites! Also part of the Cucina group is Tee street cafe ( great for coffee, lunch it’s right next to Cucina ) and Del mar near the penguins, absolutely beautiful sea food theme ( pizzas too though, oh and the fresh gelato is a must! )
Your one stop health food shop! Stocked with local products. Supporting the environmentally friendly, Gluten-free, vegan, organic natural. From health products to coffee!
Brydone Wholefoods
451 Alma-Maheno RdYour one stop health food shop! Stocked with local products. Supporting the environmentally friendly, Gluten-free, vegan, organic natural. From health products to coffee!
Amazing View, Good food ( We get their fish & Chips! ) . Nice and close to accommodation
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Coast Cafe Restaurant and Takeaway
913 Beach RdAmazing View, Good food ( We get their fish & Chips! ) . Nice and close to accommodation
Part of Del Mar , Cucina restaurant, Tee street Cafe is perfect place for Breakfast takeaway coffee or an amazing lunch!
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Tees Street Cafe
3 Tees StPart of Del Mar , Cucina restaurant, Tee street Cafe is perfect place for Breakfast takeaway coffee or an amazing lunch!
The Galley
1 EsplanadeGreat food right next to the beach ( in oamaru)
Sushi! Cafe food, amazing indoor playground and fun unique furniture inside! Right in the hub of Whitestone city! A must visit!
Harbour Street Collective Cafe
8 Harbour StSushi! Cafe food, amazing indoor playground and fun unique furniture inside! Right in the hub of Whitestone city! A must visit!
Craftwork Brewery
Belgian inspired ales with lots of history and an amazing space to explore!
Fat Sally's Pub & Restaurant
84 Thames StGreat Pub kind of food
Found up the beautiful waitaki valley! Enjoy local made wine, explore the township Kurow and Duntroon on the way.
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River-T Estate Wines
5292a Kurow-Duntroon RdFound up the beautiful waitaki valley! Enjoy local made wine, explore the township Kurow and Duntroon on the way.
Nz Famous fish n chips! Especially the beautiful Blue cod! A must if travelling south ( 20min from kakanui)
Lockies Takeaways
30 London StNz Famous fish n chips! Especially the beautiful Blue cod! A must if travelling south ( 20min from kakanui)
From sea to shore, Freshly caught crayfish and blue cod, right next to the wharf, around 25min from kakanui
The Fishwife
145 Haven StFrom sea to shore, Freshly caught crayfish and blue cod, right next to the wharf, around 25min from kakanui
Victoria Lounge Bar
Newly opened! Fabulous cocktails! Highly recommend
Sightseeing
Explore Dot smith ( Bevan smith, Owner of riverstone kitchen, mother ) amazing home, Booking is a must!
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Riverstone Castle
1431 Glenavy-Hilderthorpe RdExplore Dot smith ( Bevan smith, Owner of riverstone kitchen, mother ) amazing home, Booking is a must!
Steampunk HQ
1 Humber StCan’t come all the way to oamaru without visiting Steampunk HQ!
I go into more detail in guest book, But Whitestone city is a fantastic base to visit, so much around this area to entertain all! The heart of oamaru!
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Whitestone City
12 Harbour StI go into more detail in guest book, But Whitestone city is a fantastic base to visit, so much around this area to entertain all! The heart of oamaru!
So special seeing the penguins, they come home in the evening, so is a night time activity. Definitely One of those Once in a lifetime experiences! Please note is more suitable for older children as need to be quite so penguins don’t get scared
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
17 Waterfront RdSo special seeing the penguins, they come home in the evening, so is a night time activity. Definitely One of those Once in a lifetime experiences! Please note is more suitable for older children as need to be quite so penguins don’t get scared
Beautiful to walk around! Perfect for families! Bike park , beach , steampunk playground, great food etc
Oamaru Harbour Tourist Park
5 EsplanadeBeautiful to walk around! Perfect for families! Bike park , beach , steampunk playground, great food etc
Go back in time to the old days!
Lots to see , do
A must when come to visit!
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Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Harbour StreetGo back in time to the old days!
Lots to see , do
A must when come to visit!
Worth visiting! Always different Exhibitions on from usually local artists ( our children have had art work display before! ) go see the beautiful building inside & out!
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Forrester Gallery
9 Thames StWorth visiting! Always different Exhibitions on from usually local artists ( our children have had art work display before! ) go see the beautiful building inside & out!
Buggyrobot Gallery
Newly opened robot creations! Made by the talented Martin Horspool!
Grainstore Gallery
9 Harbour StSo much to see and explore! Fabulous for those who love Art!
Totara Estate
State Highway 1Go back in time and explore this amazing place!
Must visit! Only 15 - 20 min Drive from accommodation
Absolutely beautiful to visit!
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Moeraki kúlurnar
7 Moeraki Boulders RdMust visit! Only 15 - 20 min Drive from accommodation
Absolutely beautiful to visit!
Michael O'Brien Bookbinder
7 Tyne StFor book lovers! But also a museum & book’s galore
One of the few NZ beaches with rich natural coastal vegetation, also a breeding ground for hoiho ( Yellow eyed penguin )
Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve
89 Bushy Beach RdOne of the few NZ beaches with rich natural coastal vegetation, also a breeding ground for hoiho ( Yellow eyed penguin )
Rockvale gardens is a formal garden with thousands of plants to admire, also the amazing Yellow Pickle trailer has great coffee and food ( sometimes might not be there due to other events etc )
Gardens / venue at Rockvale
Rockvale gardens is a formal garden with thousands of plants to admire, also the amazing Yellow Pickle trailer has great coffee and food ( sometimes might not be there due to other events etc )
Indoor Swimming
Waitaki Aquatic Centre
Steward StreetExcellent for kids! Or if wanting to get some exercise in. Right in Oamaru
Playground
Excellent for children
Steampunk theme playground
Friendly bay beach access
Fun bike park too
Friendly Bay Playground
Excellent for children
Steampunk theme playground
Friendly bay beach access
Fun bike park too
Just Down the hill from the house!Great playground with swings that look out over the river mouth! Toilets and access to the river mouth
Kakanui Esplanade Playground
Harbour TerraceJust Down the hill from the house!Great playground with swings that look out over the river mouth! Toilets and access to the river mouth
Neighbourhoods
Must visit Campbells bay
Only a short walk away!
Amazing view, Rock and sand beach
Dogs must be on lead.
Surfing, swimming ( be careful as is a strong beach, life jacket recommended for children )
Kakanui Esplanade playground
Short walk down the hill
Kakanui store
Does fish and chips! Bottle store and any extras you need ( milk, bread etc )
1 high street kakanui
Kakanui
Must visit Campbells bay
Only a short walk away!
Amazing view, Rock and sand beach
Dogs must be on lead.
Surfing, swimming ( be careful as is a strong beach, life jacket recommended for children )
Kakanui Esplanade playground
Short walk down the hill
Kakanui store
Does fish and chips! Bottle store and any extras you need ( milk, bread etc )
1 high street kakanui
23 min drive south from kakanui
Visit Moeraki boulders
Famous Fluer’s place restaurant ( do check if open via internet search )
The Fishwife on the wharf has amazing fresh cod / crayfish with chips
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Moeraki
23 min drive south from kakanui
Visit Moeraki boulders
Famous Fluer’s place restaurant ( do check if open via internet search )
The Fishwife on the wharf has amazing fresh cod / crayfish with chips
Local information
12 Habour street, Excellent information for whole of Oamaru, Waitaki
Oamaru & Waitaki Visitor Information Centre
12 Harbour Street12 Habour street, Excellent information for whole of Oamaru, Waitaki
Our local community store
Raymond is the owner with lots of local information. Great ice creams, basic food supplies, takeaway coffee milk etc
Kakanui Store & Bottle Store
1 High StOur local community store
Raymond is the owner with lots of local information. Great ice creams, basic food supplies, takeaway coffee milk etc
Vanished World Centre
Shopping
Kakanui community market, Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Held at the community hall
Kakanui Community Centre
2 High StKakanui community market, Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Held at the community hall
Every Sunday 9.30am - 1pm
Local produce, crafts , health products Music and entertainment! Fabulous local energy! A must visit!
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Oamaru Farmers' Market
1 Wansbeck StEvery Sunday 9.30am - 1pm
Local produce, crafts , health products Music and entertainment! Fabulous local energy! A must visit!
Yummy variety of Lollies and sweet treats made right here in oamaru! A must visit
Rainbow Confectionery
459 Thames HighwayYummy variety of Lollies and sweet treats made right here in oamaru! A must visit
Beautiful collection of home dec , fabulous dresses & clothes, lots of amazing art work , glass work etc A must visit
Inc. Design Store
Beautiful collection of home dec , fabulous dresses & clothes, lots of amazing art work , glass work etc A must visit
Presence on Harbour
1 Harbour StAbsolutely gorgeous place! Lots of oamaru theme gifts, We love this place
Art On Tyne
34 Tyne StLove this place! So many neat gifts and art
Kakanui Tomatoes Ltd
16 Kakanui RdThe best tomato’s ever! Grown right here in kakanui! ( summer months)
Barry and Richard can help with any fishing, sport needs. Great local friendly service
Oamaru Sports And Outdoors Limited
223 Thames StreetBarry and Richard can help with any fishing, sport needs. Great local friendly service
Curated collections of designer clothing, beautiful array of high end New Zealand fashion labels. Becky ( Owner ) is a local friendly helpful and cheerful!
Mrs Hyde Boutique
61 Thames StreetCurated collections of designer clothing, beautiful array of high end New Zealand fashion labels. Becky ( Owner ) is a local friendly helpful and cheerful!