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Oamaru Attractions: What to do & Places to Visit in Oamaru
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Steampunk hq, which opened in november 2011, is an art collaboration proudly based in oamaru, new zealand. It sets out to...
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Steampunk hq, which opened in november 2011, is an art collaboration proudly based in oamaru, new zealand. It sets out to portray an industrial version of steampunk, with a giant sense of humour and larger than life visions of an off the wall steampunk universe. Steampunk HQ is well known for its full scale train engine that spits fire and billows smoke The lonely planet guide rates steampunk hq as one of nz’s best new tourist attractions.
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Where there are riches there are people and where there are people, stories flow. The Museum is situated in the historic 1882...
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Where there are riches there are people and where there are people, stories flow. The Museum is situated in the historic 1882 Athenæum building and has a collection that reflects the natural and social history of the Waitaki District. The Willetts’ Collection of Waitaha taoka, along with early examples of Māori rock art and the areas unique geology form the heart of the Museum’s displays.
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Oamaru’s leading heritage experience. Discover the secrets and treasures of this stunning Victorian town as the Living...
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Oamaru’s leading heritage experience. Discover the secrets and treasures of this stunning Victorian town as the Living History Players bring it alive before your eyes
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Come and see our full range of speciality New Zealand whiskies. Partake in a tasting session and even fill your own bottle...
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Come and see our full range of speciality New Zealand whiskies. Partake in a tasting session and even fill your own bottle straight from the barrel!
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Penguins Crossing in Oamaru takes you to see the Yellow-eyed Penguins, one of the world's rarest penguins, and the Blue...
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Penguins Crossing in Oamaru takes you to see the Yellow-eyed Penguins, one of the world's rarest penguins, and the Blue Penguins at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Visit the colonies at the best viewing times with our knowledgeable local guide, as well as Historic Oamaru, with expert commentary about the area and the penguins throughout the evening. Operated by Headfirst Travel, also managing GeyserLink Shuttle, Waitomo Wanderer, Bottom Bus, Larnach Castle Tours.
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Walking tour after dark with a master storyteller who will combine history of the whitestone buildings with spooky, scary s...
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Walking tour after dark with a master storyteller who will combine history of the whitestone buildings with spooky, scary strange stories of Colonial Oamaru
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"You can't really tell from photos just how many boulders there are or how large they are - fascinating. Free and easy to reach so worth a visit. We went on a good day which meant there were lots of other people around - may be worth trying to visit early or late in the day if you want to take pict..."ures without lots of other people in them.
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"We had heard very little of Oamaru but stopped in on our road trip south along the coast and spent several days exploring. We stumbled across Steampunk HQ on our 2nd day in the town and spent hours exploring the fascinating displays of artistic madness. I recommend dedicating an afternoon to immerse..." yourself in the wacky world of Steampunk. This is something you simply shouldn't miss.
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"Don't miss spending an hour or so playing on the beach with these very ancient boulders. Fun, educational, artistic, beautiful and free! I think they are unique to this place, no where else to be seen and touch in the world."
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