Whether you’re passing through or staying a night or two, our Oamaru travel guide will show you the best things to see and do and some tips on organising your trip. Oamaru is one of our favourite towns in New Zealand and we’ve been there dozens of times over the years — hopefully you’ll love … Read more
The main road north of Dunedin bypasses Kakanui, but those willing to take the (very short) detour are greeted by a cute seaside village with some great beaches. Here are the best things to do in Kakanui, including beach hangouts, shell hunting and more! Campbell’s Bay / All Day Bay Campbell’s Bay is the place … Read more
Oamaru is best-known for its Victorian architecture, steampunk style and penguins. But are there any good beaches in Oamaru? Yes, and you’re about to find out where they are! Friendly Bay Friendly Bay is the beach right in the heart of Oamaru. Only a few minutes’ walk from the old town, it features calm, clear … Read more
The drive from Dunedin to Oamaru offers up some stunning scenery and interesting history — you have to know where to stop though! You’ll have to ditch the main road from time to time, but you’ll see some beautiful beaches and viewpoints and the detours aren’t all that much longer than taking the main road. … Read more
Oamaru, with its beautiful coastline and impressive collection of Victorian architecture, is a great place to stop when road tripping around New Zealand. There are heaps of fun things to do in Oamaru, but it’s also a cool place to just sit down, grab an ice-cream and breathe in the old-world atmosphere. This post contains … Read more