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Southern Destinations: April 04, 2019

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southern holiday destinations<br />

oAmARu<br />

11<br />

Waitaki CoUntry<br />

BeaUty Beyond<br />

MeaSUre<br />

oaMarU<br />

Oamaru, a small but perfectly<br />

formed kiwi town with coastal and<br />

country charm is known for its mix of<br />

wildlife and wacky; where else can<br />

you … MAKE HISTORY, experiencing<br />

life as a Victorian lady (or a<br />

vagabond, we’re not judging) during<br />

Victorian Heritage Celebrations from<br />

13-17 November … Join participants<br />

from around the globe celebrating<br />

10 years of Steampunk in NZ by<br />

blending SCIENCE and FICTION at<br />

the Steampunk NZ Festival, 30-May<br />

to 2 June.<br />

Experience the night of MAGIC that<br />

is the Fire and Steam Festival on 31<br />

May. ENJOY music, LOVE live theatre<br />

and an arts trail when local painters<br />

throw open their studios as part of<br />

the Waitaki Arts Festival 4-20 Oct.<br />

This is the year to stop and stay<br />

much more than a day; <strong>2019</strong> has<br />

festival-fun GALORE in Oamaru,<br />

so CIRCLE THE CALENDAR. Book<br />

a romantic weekend, a family<br />

get-together, a mini-break with a<br />

difference, and while here, you’ll<br />

see THE SKY’S THE LIMIT in the<br />

south island’s only flight simulator.<br />

Sample the region’s award-winning<br />

wines (the reason they’re so good?<br />

Because of the limestone bedrock<br />

that sweetens the soil) and whiskies.<br />

Eat some really great cheese, take a<br />

saunter around the Cape, check out<br />

the local cuties AND our little blue<br />

penguins.<br />

Waitaki, we love this place. Come<br />

find out why.<br />

Your journey between the <strong>Southern</strong><br />

Alps to Pacific Ocean will take<br />

you through spectacular natural<br />

landscapes, such as Clay Cliffs -<br />

Omarama, Elephant Rocks and<br />

Anitini - Duntroon, and Moeraki<br />

Bolders on the beautiful Pacific<br />

Highway. Vanished World Centre<br />

in Duntroon, you’ll find exhibits,<br />

fossils and insights into land formed<br />

over millions of years. The Pacific<br />

coastline offers long stretches of<br />

sandy beaches, where wildlife such<br />

as fur seals, penguins and sea birds<br />

are abundant.<br />

For activities in the natural<br />

environment, try gliding in Omarama,<br />

geo-copter flights, golfing, skiing at<br />

Ohau, jet boating the Waitaki River,<br />

cycle all (or parts) of the stunning<br />

Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail, or hike the<br />

scenic walking trails on offer.<br />

Our cutest residents - the Little Blue<br />

Penguins, are worth viewing coming<br />

home to the Oamaru Blue Penguin<br />

Colony at dusk - it’s a delight! Visit<br />

Oamaru’s historic precinct for<br />

shopping, Steampunk for a new<br />

visual-art experience or stroll along<br />

the enchanting small village port.<br />

Oamaru’s Whitestone architecture<br />

is grand, preserved as the best<br />

example of a Victorian streetscape in<br />

New Zealand.<br />

Rich soils along the coast support<br />

market-gardening while inland the<br />

Waitaki/North Otago wines produce<br />

superb Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris<br />

varieties. New Zealand Whiskey<br />

Company and craft beer breweries<br />

located in Oamaru, when teamed up<br />

with the famous Whitestone Cheese<br />

are brilliant! Local award-winning<br />

restaurants combine much of the<br />

above, showcasing the incredible<br />

food from our place – our Geogastronomy.<br />

OMG OAMARU<br />

4 - 20 October<br />

WAITAKI ARTS<br />

FESTIVAL<br />

www.waitaki.govt.nz<br />

where there’s so much to do!<br />

Book a long weekend in Oamaru and soak up the culture of this vintage kiwi town.<br />

With award-winning local whisky, craft beers, good coffee and fabulous food to<br />

accompany a main course of festival fun, come join the celebrations!<br />

circle the calendar•<br />

30 May<br />

- 2 June<br />

STEAMPUNK NZ<br />

FESTIVAL<br />

31 May<br />

FIRE & STEAM<br />

NIGHT CARNIVAL<br />

13-17<br />

November<br />

VICTORIAN<br />

HERITAGE<br />

CELEBRATIONS<br />

Geo-sites

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