Southern Destinations:: April 07, 2022

12 | OAMARU / MOERAKI
The Forrester Gallery and
Waitaki Museum welcomes you
When you visit Ōamaru make sure you
have time for the Forrester Gallery and
the Waitaki Museum and Archive.
The Forrester Gallery is housed in the
former Bank of New South Wales building.
Come and say hello to this stunning
whitestone building, one of the most
striking in Ōamaru. And one of the few
you can explore inside. Visit the Gallery
and wander around the main floor
to view the artwork while admiring the
beautiful ornate plaster ceilings. Make
sure you check out the original bank
vault too. A journey upstairs via the
original hanging staircase to see more
art and take in the wonderful views
along Thames Street and out to Ōamaru
Harbour.
In April we have three fantastic exhibitions
for you to enjoy: Maritza Boutique |
Ōamaru-London which focuses on local
artists making new pieces inspired by
vintage fashion, Earth Caught in Stone
where science and art come together
to explore our amazing geology and an
exhibition focused on renowned local
artist Mary Horn.
Waitaki Museum is housed in the former
Athenaeum building. Stage one of an
upgrade was opened in December
2020 and stage two is almost complete.
The Museum’s new exhibitions tell local
natural and cultural stories that are
beautifully presented in state-of-the-art
displays perfect for everyone to explore.
If you have family history in the Waitaki
this is the place to find out more about
your ancestors. Just ask our friendly
archive staff.
Entry to both the Gallery and Museum
is free.
Find out more about our programmes,
hours and collections by visiting our
website https://culturewaitaki.org.nz/ .
Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
SOUTHERN HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS AUTUMN-WINTER 2022
Brydone Wholefoods
experience the flavour
Brydone Wholefoods 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. In addition to the store’s
extensive grocery lines, they also stock
environmentally friendly household and
healthcare products, the NZ Bio Gro certified
Viola range and the well renowned
A piece of paradise
Weleda products including their baby
range. We also stock a range of Dr Hauschka
Skin Care.
You will find products that are gluten-free,
dairy-free and refined sugar-free,
as well as paleo and vegan
lines and Brydone’s baristas
will tempt you with your
choice of Underground
Coffee as a takeaway.
Local residents and
visitors are warmly
welcomed by our staff
at Brydone Wholefoods
Store. As well as offering
a courier service for outof-town-folk,
customers can
shop online and/or order one of
our Fruit & Vege Boxes available from our
online shop. Brydone Wholefoods Store
is open Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm.
Phone 03 4346744 or email brydonewholefoods@gmail.com
An art gallery for the Waitaki
Free Admission | Koha Welcome
Open Tuesday through Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays 1:30pm to 4.00pm
Closed Mondays (unless a public holiday), Good
Friday, Xmas, Boxing & New Year’s Day
9 Thames Street, Ōamaru 03 433 0853
We are a department of the Waitaki District Council
gallery@waitaki.govt.nz
www.culturewaitaki.org.nz
Just 50m from the beach, Moeraki
Village Holiday Park enjoys an idyllic
setting close to the famous Moeraki
Boulders and colonies of penguins and
seals. Hosts Kristina and Robbie Mitchell
welcome visitors from all over the world
to their “piece of paradise” and provide a
variety of accommodation to cater for all
budgets.
As well as 6 self contained motels, 3
self contained tourist flats, 3 cabins and
30 tent/caravan or motor home sites,
visitors will also appreciate modern well
equipped communal kitchen and dining
facilities, clean shower blocks and guest
laundry, a TV lounge with Freeview TV,
internet and wireless access, barbeques
and children’s play equipment.
Located on a curve of faultless beach,
BRYDONE
WHOLEFOODS STORE
ORgaNic & NaTuRaL FOOD SpEciaLiSTS
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Shop online!
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
Like us on Facebook
6km south of
Oamaru on
State Highway 1
just past
Totara School
BRYDONE
WHOLEFOODS
STORE
there’s ample opportunity for fishing and
boating, deep sea charter fishing, while
wonderful walks take you to Moeraki’s
unique rock formations and wildlife
including New Zealand’s rare Hoiho or
yellow-eyed penguin.
The area is also historically significant
and once boasted a Maori village and
pa in addition to the pretty Kotahitanga
Church and a lighthouse in continuous
use since its establishment in 1878.
Visitors to Moeraki can enjoy restaurant
meals at the Moeraki Tavern or the
award winning world class restaurant,
Fleur’s Place. Wanting fish and chips?
The Fishwife is close by or enjoy a wide
selection of eateries only 20 minutes
down the road in Oamaru.
Moeraki Village
Holiday Park
• Moeraki Boulders
• Yellow-Eyed Penguin Colony
• Beautiful Views • Motel Units
• Tourist Flats • Cabins
• Caravan Sites • Tent Sites
114 Haven Street, Moeraki, North Otago
Phone/Fax 03 439-4759
moerakivillageholidaypark@xtra.co.nz