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Things to Do in Oamaru with Kids

Top Family Friendly Things to Do & Kid Activities in Oamaru, New Zealand

Things to Do in Oamaru with Kids

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1. Moeraki Boulders

1,840
Points of Interest & Landmarks
By by 879allanl
A perfect day with little wind a slight cloud cover but warm, a lovely walk down the beach viewing and taking photos...
  • night vision HQ

2. Steampunk HQ

1,066
Speciality Museums
By by Debzjreed1960
Make sure you visit this one of a kind attraction, reasonable entry fees make it family friendly, young and old would...
  • Visit and explore Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct and experience what this architecturally stunning and unique area has to offer. Explore and enjoy a number of great attractions and activities including galleries, craft, antique and book stores, as well as eateries and bars serving up some delicious food, fine wine, craft beer and world-class whisky. Come along and join in the fun of Victorian Oamaru.

3. Oamaru's Victorian Precinct

765
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Open now
By by peggyp1985
Beautiful shops, galleries, steampunk themed accessiories, a bakery and yummy ice cream, handmade soaps and so much m...
  • Walk down our little Victorian Street and check out our little shops, and jump on a penny farthing for the only Penny Farthing carousel in NZ! - 'The Glimpse'

4. Whitestone City

144
History Museums
By by TodayIsOurDay
... City while in Oamaru and would thoroughly recommend it as a fun and informative social history museum and more.
  • The Italian-marble Craig Fountain, Oamaru Public Gardens

5. Oamaru Public Gardens

242
Gardens
By by TiggerTalk
There are also some interesting aviaries, a lovely statue, picnic areas, cute little bridges and many beautiful flowers.
  • Bushy Beach

6. Bushy Beach

177
Beaches
  • Totara Estate

7. Totara Estate

40
Historic Sites

8. Oamaru Harbour

33
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
Open now
By by leonardd530
A lovely area to have a picnic.
  • cheese stand and more

9. Oamaru Farmers' Market

14
Farmers Markets
  • Little Blue Penguin

10. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

932
Nature & Wildlife Tours
By by 783JohnM783
... be visited at any time of day, and you may see a penguin or two, but dusk is the time to see the colony come home.

11. Rainbow Confectionery

7
Speciality & Gift Shops
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