Repost of the Day: Oamaru, New Zealand

Grain & Seed Merchants

The original Big Wheel

Oamaru, New Zealand

Sheep wool exporting

A few breeds of sheep

Tile painter at work

Oamaru, New Zealand

Oamaru, New Zealand

Oamaru, New Zealand

A Heidelberg!

Old-school type setting

Fire!

Oamaru

The Photo Shoppe

Oamaru, New Zealand

Kaleidomachine

Steampunk culture

August 14th, 2020

After the beach break on our first day in New Zealand, we’ve come full circle back to Oamaru on the east coast of the South Island. Oamaru is a town filled with artists, studios, creativity and steampunk culture.

Have a look around and take a ride in the Kaleidomachine! Tomorrow we’re saying goodbye to New Zealand and departing for our next destination.

Until then,
Kelly

Repost of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying close to home.

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Oamaru (ah-ma-roo), a coastal town of New Zealand known for its Blue and Yellow-eyed penguin colonies, has a thriving arts scene in its Historic Precinct. Housed in 19th century buildings made from local whitestone, eclectic shops and galleries showcase printing, tile painting, stone carving, fabric arts and antiques. Among the store fronts, a supplier packs and exports bales of sheep’s wool — some of it Merino, the finest in the world. Around the corner, Steampunk culture is on display at the Steampunk HQ with a locomotive out front that sputters and smokes with the funky, retro vibe found throughout town. For culinary explorers, the NZ Malt Whiskey Company and Whitestone Cheese Factory & Cafe offer tours, tasting and treats.

There’s lots to do in Oamaru! See the penguins at dusk, find a memento of New Zealand and have a pint at Fat Sally’s or a savory pie from the bakery down the street.