Welcome To

Oamaru

New Zealand
New Zealand's

Oamaru

A South Island Original.

Featuring a couple of penguin colonies, impressive Victorian architecture and New Zealand's oldest public gardens, as well as laying claim to being the world's Steampunk capital, Oamaru is more than your typical New Zealand small town.

Things to Do in Oamaru

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Oamaru Public Gardens

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Victorian Precinct

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Waitaki Valley

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A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.

Community Highlights

Oamaru, New Zealand

road sign penguin crossing in oamaru new zealand
road sign penguin crossing in oamaru new zealand

Penguin Lovers Paradise

Oamaru is home to a large colony of blue penguins, a small penguin native to New Zealand and Australia. The town is a unique spot where visitors have a chance to get close up to these fascinating birds.

Old steam train at Oamaru in the South Island of New Zealand. Omaru is home to the steam punk.
Old steam train at Oamaru in the South Island of New Zealand. Omaru is home to the steam punk.

Steampunk capital of the world

Oamaru is where you will find Steampunk HQ, an art gallery dedicated to the world of steampunk... an alternate Victorian version of a world powered by steam. The town has become the world capital of steampunk.

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Alps 2 Ocean

Oamaru is the finish line for the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail—an iconic 300km bike ride that highlights the majestic scenery of the South Island.

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