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12 | southern holiday destinations November 2017 Enhance Wool A Meander on Main Street The wool shops and draperies that once graced every town, city and suburb have almost become extinct, but visit Enhance 2007 Ltd in Oamaru and you may be filled with nostalgia! It is an Aladdin’s Cave of wonderful wools, yarns, patterns, needles, sewing thread, buttons, bows, accessories and people who know their stock and their stuff. Presided over by owner Val Hill who has had a lifetime career in wool and crafts, Enhance has been in business for almost a decade. “We try to have a broad range of wool from 2ply to chunky as well as a mix of lovely yarns like silk, possum, tencel, cotton and alpaca” says Val. Wherever possible she sources New Zealand wools but the yarns come from all over the world including UK, Peru, Australia, China, Italy and Turkey. Staff at Enhance have seen an increasing interest in crafts especially among young Mums with toddlers and babies and Enhance offers a huge selection of patterns in-store. So whether you are a beginner looking for a first project or an experienced knitter looking for a challenge, Enhance can inspire you with ideas, techniques and encouragement. In addition to the superior selection of knitting products, you will also find embroidery fabrics and threads, haberdashery items for superb finishing of your work and gift items such as costume jewellery. As well as serving the customers of North Otago, some contact Enhance from as far away as Auckland and Bluff and others browse and buy whenever they visit Oamaru. So why not do the same and visit Enhance 2007 Ltd next time you are in the region? You will find a wealth of knowledge, genuine customer service and the pleasure of a gentle and rewarding shopping experience. Enhance is open Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm and 10am-1pm on Saturdays. For further information phone 03 4342144 or visit www.enhanceoamaru.co.nz Thames Street is Oamaru’s modern commercial hub and complements the nearby historic precinct with a variety of shops, services and accommodation. Alongside its wide thoroughfare and easy parking, you’ll find well known stores and franchises, locally owned boutiques and a plethora of delightful cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels; among them: Lagonda Tearooms, an iconic New Zealand style of milk bar, ice-cream parlour and tearoom. Offering selections for morning and afternoon tea, lunches and takeaways, Lagonda is also a Coach Travel Centre and 7 day a week comfort and refreshment stop for bus travellers to and from Oamaru. As well as indoor and outdoor seating, the tearoom also has several internet terminals for customer use. RealFood Pantry is just off Thames on Eden Street and is home to quality ingredients for baking, cooking, treats and brewing. You’ll also find a selection of organic and gluten free products, bulk fruit and nuts, herbs, spices and environmentally friendly cleaning products. Offering a back to basics approach to food you will also find recipes, new ideas and friendly advice. The Roost is a popular stop for locals and visitors alike. Offering an all day As well as a varied breakfast, lunch, cabinet food and wonderful coffee, customers are assured of fine food, excellent an service atmosphere and of welcome. breakfast menu, open sandwiches and delicious cakes and baked items, there is a good selection of gluten free food which many customers appreciate. Most of the food at the Roost is made on the premises and is complemented by the taste and flavour of coffee made with top quality Bruno Rossi coffee beans. Located in the main street and open 7am -4pm every day, the café is easy to find, but once discovered you will want to come home to roost – often! Visit The Roost Café on www.Facebook.com for more details. The Station Wok SERIOUS FOOD & GOOD COFFEE OAMARU 30 THAMES STREET PH 03 434 1165 WARM & WELCOME AMBIENCE BRUNO ROSSI COFFEE (FAIR TRADE) Colour and love of design Stockists of a complete range available in NZ from 2ply through to chunky • Blends include Possum, Alpaca, Silk and Mohair • Stunning range of colours • Embroidery fabrics • Threads and accessories • Ribbons and buttons • Laces, braids, beads and haberdashery • Fabric dye and paint • Costume jewellery The Station Wok Chinese Restaurant 农家美食 ThestationWok@oamaru.net.nz 43a Humber Street Oamaru Laybys welcome Ph. 03 434 7010 Mob. 021 049 1341 125 Thames St, Oamaru Tel: 03 434 2144 | Fax: 03 434 2145 Email: enhance.oamaru@gmail.com Oamaru’s long wooden station was designed by the New Zealand Railways architect George Troup who also designed Dunedin’s iconic station. Competed in 1900, the Oamaru Station was famous for its dining room which could seat up to 250 people when trains stopped there for lunch en route between Christchurch and Dunedin. After remaining derelict for many years, the station building was recently restored and once again housed a restaurant. Previously The Station, the "Where Happiness is HOMEMADE" Grains & Flours Peas Beans & Lentils Herbs & Spices Organic & Gluten Free Products International Foods Cake Decorating Supplies Brewing Supplies Confectionery & Treats 10 Eden St, Oamaru Ph:03 433 1433 • M:027 357 6590 info@realfoodpantry.co.nz restaurant has since been re-opened as The Station Wok, an authentic Chinese Restaurant with an extensive menu and space for up to 60 diners. “We offer Chinese food that New Zealanders are accustomed to as well as “Chinese-Chinese” dishes that local and visiting Chinese nationals are familiar with” says Manager John Huang. Currently operating 11.30am -9.00pm, The Station Wok is open daily for lunch and dinner within one of Oamaru’s landmark heritage buildings. LAGONDA TEAROOMS OAMARU FAST FRESH FOOD with value meals, milkshakes, icecreams & drinks Homestyle baking Open everyday except Christmas Day Call in, relax and enjoy at LAGONDA TEAROOMS 191 Thames Street, Oamaru Phone: (03) 434 8716
November 2017 southern holiday destinations | 13 Ascot Motel Oamaru Brydone Wholefoods Marjie and Doug welcome you to Ascot Oamaru Motel which is the first motel in Oamaru as you drive in from the north on State Highway 1. Ascot Oamaru Motel is one of Oamaru’s largest motel complexes with 27 units and ample car parking spaces. Accommodation comprises a range of studio rooms, one and two bedroomed apartments and an access apartment, offering ideal flexibility for business and leisure travellers as well as groups and families. All units are well appointed and some have spa baths. A range of facilities to ensure guest comfort includes free wifi, room service breakfast, laundry and sky TV, but for unbeatable convenience the Ascot Oamaru Motel is situated alongside Oamaru’s Galleon Complex which houses a tenpin bowling alley, gaming room, and family restaurant. It is also close to Centennial Park Sports Grounds, Oamaru Racecourse and secondary schools. For further enquiries and information visit www.ascotmoteloamaru.co.nz or email stay@ascotoamarumotel.co.nz Presence on Harbour Presence on Harbour is situated in the old Connell and Cloves Building in Oamaru’s picturesque Victorian Precinct. Offering “groovy stuff for groovy people, Presence on Harbour specialises in New Zealand arts and crafts, Kiwiana and merino possum knitwear. Either online or shopping in person, you will finds gifts for all occasions including weddings, engagements, baby showers, housewarmings, or simply an irresistible item to indulge yourself! A variety of kiwiana easily provides the ideal gift for friends and relatives in New Zealand or those overseas to remind them of home. The selection at Presence on Harbour includes Oamaru-themed cards, T shirts, mugs, magnets and coasters as well as iconic designs, prints and posters by New Zealand artists and photographers. The exquisite range of knitwear by Koru and Native World features jackets, cardigans, shrugs, ponchos socks, hats, gloves, jerseys and childrens’ wear. The inviting shop at 1 Harbour St Oamaru is open 7 days a week from September until May and welcomes customers to browse, buy and enjoy the ambience of Presence by name and by nature! For further information and inspiration visit www.presenceonharbour.co.nz 6kms south of Oamaru you will find Brydone Wholefoods Store. Located in the old Totara Hall, the family business combines a lifelong love of the land and a passion for wholesome healthy food. Be tempted by seasonal certified organic, spray free and local produce, fruit, fresh and dried and nuts which are kept at optimal temperature in their large walk in chiller for freshness. The freezers and fridges are crammed with local and organic meats including a wide range of dairy and non dairy products and the deli has the famous GameKeeper meats from Kurow. In addition to the store’s extensive grocery lines, they also stock environmentally friendly household and healthcare products, while skincare includes the beautiful Dr Hauschka skincare/cosmetic range, the NZ Biogro certified Viola range and the well renowned Weleda products including their baby range. You will find products that are glutenfree, dairy-free and refined sugar-free, as well as paleo and vegan lines, while the kitchen provides delicious raw desserts, baking and savoury foods and Brydone’s baristas will tempt you with Underground Coffees. Local residents and visitors are warmly welcomed by our staff at Brydone Wholefoods Store and they also offer a courier service for out-of-town-folk. Brydone Wholefoods Store is open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4.30pm and from 10am-4.30pm on Sundays too. Phone 03 4346744 or email brydonewholefoods@gmail.com Oamaru Creek B&B Linda and Paul Hebden welcome you to Oamaru Creek Bed and Breakfast. Their historic double storey villa dates back to the early 1900’s and was originally built as the manse for St Paul’s Presbyterian Church. It has been extensively renovated yet maintains much of its character and original features. The historic house comprises five spacious comfortable bedrooms, (four with ensuite bathrooms) and natural bed linen to relax and unwind. You can start your day with a sumptuous cooked or continental breakfast suited to your tastes, made with fresh locally sourced produce and espresso coffee. The property is conveniently and centrally located for exploring the Victorian heritage of Oamaru including the Whitestone Heritage Precinct, Steam Punk HQ, the opera house, art galleries and Botanical Gardens as well as the town centre for great shopping, award winning restaurants and cafes, cheese factory, wine, whiskey and brewery and of course the Penguin Colony. BRYDONE WHOLEFOODS STORE ORgaNic & NaTuRaL FOOD SpEciaLiSTS Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm Saturday & Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm 451 Alma-Maheno Road, State Highway 1, Oamaru (6km South of Oamaru) R.D. 19-D, Oamaru 9492. Telephone/Fax 03-434-6744 Email brydonewholefoods@gmail.com 6km south of Oamaru on State Highway 1 just past Totara School BRYDONE WHOLEFOODS STORE OAMARU MOTEL be in to win Every time you stay you go in the monthly draw to win a 4KHD 55” TV Conditions apply 500a Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400 Phone: 03 437 9040 or 0800 62 62 78 www.ascotmoteloamaru.co.nz Email: stay@ascotmoteloamaru.co.nz www.ascotmoteloamaru.co.nz OAMARU CREEK Bed & Breakfast Ph 03 434 1190 24 Reed Street Oamaru Central Linda 021 164 0450 Paul 022 128 1733 Email linda@oamarucreek.co.nz Web www.oamarucreek.co.nz • Rain or Shine! • Experience the Scenic Waitaki Valley! Taste the Wines! Meet the People! Have a memorable day out! Small + intimate Tours – 6max Let me host a tour WITHIN your tour? Duration – 5hrs Leaving from Oamaru daily. SEE YOU SOON! CHEERS! P. 0274 351 696 waitakiwinetours@oamaru.net.nz www.waitakiwinetours.oamaru.net.nz
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