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