Located 125 kms north of Dunedin, This warm garden city situated in an sheltered part of the north Otago coast, Oamaru is also a farming centre for the region.

Oamaru is important for the quarrying of limestone. The Oamaru stone is used  to fine effect in the number of local buildings in the city and surrounding area.

Coastal wildlife includes  New Zealand fur seals, yellow eyed and little blue penguins.

Oamaru  has a range of activities that include golf, fishing, tramping, hunting to name of a few activities that is available.

Oamaru is served by InterCity Coachlines services from Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch.