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| WAIMATE/OAMARU<br />
Experience Waimate<br />
District Camping<br />
Kiwi style<br />
For your authentic kiwi camping experience, look no further than<br />
the Waimate District! Only a 2.5 hour drive from Christchurch,<br />
it is an ideal destination for a weekend getaway or your<br />
summer break.<br />
There are loads of camping options available with<br />
everything from a peaceful lakeside pozzie, native bush<br />
retreat to a modern self-contained unit.<br />
Camp on the shores of Lakes Aviemore and Waitaki –<br />
popular spots for keen boaties, anglers and anyone else<br />
who enjoys spending their recreation time in and around the<br />
water.<br />
Victoria Park Motor Camp, located in Waimate township is<br />
perfect for families and is a short stroll from the gardens,<br />
swimming pool and shops. For some R&R, Knottingley<br />
Park and Arboretum offers a tranquil relaxed camp site<br />
that is set in a mature arboretum.<br />
Waimate has been recognised as a New Zealand<br />
Motorhome Caravan Association (NZMCA) Motorhome<br />
Friendly Town and has an NZMCA park conveniently<br />
located within walking distance to the centre of town.<br />
Glenavy township which is home to the mighty Waitaki<br />
river, has a fabulous modern motor camp with beautifully<br />
maintained grounds.<br />
Get back to nature at the Department of Conservation<br />
(DOC) campsites scattered around the district and listen<br />
to the bird song in the native bush. And for the selfcontained,<br />
there are a number of freedom camping sites<br />
to enjoy.<br />
The Waimate District is the gem of all camping<br />
destinations, so head to waimate.org.nz to start planning<br />
your next camping adventure.<br />
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Photo: Jenafor Rollins<br />
Waimate’s Tame Wallabies<br />
While visiting Waimate, you must visit<br />
the town’s famous Tame Wallaby Park<br />
Sanctuary.<br />
Gwen, the “Wallaby Lady” has dedicated<br />
46 years to hand raising and caring<br />
for orphan baby wallabies through to<br />
adulthood, mostly brought to her by<br />
hunters.<br />
This requires much commitment as they<br />
need constant warmth and food.<br />
Gwen loves them all as much today as<br />
she did when she got her first one all<br />
those years ago. As visitors meander<br />
among tame wallabies at their own pace,<br />
hand feeding them special pellets, they<br />
are fascinated by the animal’s gentle<br />
nature, thus allowing you hassle-free time<br />
to feel at one with nature.<br />
The park is located off Highway 82 - 71<br />
Bathgates Road Waimate. Watch out for<br />
the Wallaby Park sign and don’t forget<br />
your camera!<br />
Summer Hours: September 20 to June 10.<br />
Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm.<br />
Winter Hours: June 11 to September<br />
19. Open Daily 10 am to 4 pm. Weather<br />
dependant by appointment or by chance.<br />
Only NZ EFTPOS/NZ Debit cards<br />
accepted or cash.<br />
Group bookings by appointment please.<br />
Phone 03 689 7197 or visit www.waimate.<br />
org.nz/tamewallabies<br />
Experience<br />
Waimate District Camping<br />
Kiwi style!<br />
Waimate Lakes Camping areas<br />
Victoria Park Camping Ground<br />
Knottingley Park & Arboretum<br />
St Andrews Recreation Reserve<br />
Come join us for your authentic<br />
kiwi camping experience<br />
P. <strong>02</strong>7 241 6466<br />
E. camping@waimatedc.govt.nz<br />
F. Waimate Lakes Camping<br />
W. waimatedc.govt.nz<br />
Crafting, is alive and well<br />
in Oamaru<br />
At one time, crafting shops were in every<br />
town around the country. These days they<br />
are becoming harder to find. That is not<br />
the case in Oamaru. Tey have not one but<br />
two great craft shops.<br />
Rose’s Enhanced is the shop for your<br />
yarn, and embroidery needs. Stocking a<br />
broad range of yarn from 2ply to chunky<br />
as well as a mix of natural fibres, cotton,<br />
and a few acrylic options. Stop by and see<br />
their great cotton range for this season.<br />
125 Thames Street, Oamaru<br />
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm<br />
Sat 10am-2pm<br />
Phone 434 2144<br />
Calling all crafters - two great options for adding to your stash.<br />
Wool, quilting fabrics, embroidery, macrame and craft books<br />
7 Tyne Street, Oamaru<br />
Daily 10am-5pm<br />
Phone 434-<strong>02</strong>51<br />
Stitch on Tyne is your patchwork and<br />
quilting shop which offers a great range of<br />
cotton fabrics, and embroidery supplies.<br />
You can never have too many options.<br />
Rose’s Enhanced is open Monday to<br />
Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturdays 10am<br />
- 2pm. Phone 03 434 2144 or find them<br />
online at rosesenhanced.co.nz<br />
Stitch on Tyne is open 10am- 5pm seven<br />
days a week. Phone 03 434 <strong>02</strong>51
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