Oamaru, the largest town

of the Waitaki District, has a rich history and proud heritage, enriched by the passionate and perhaps quirky locals. Explore this heritage in the Victorian Precint, where you will find, shops, galleries and traditional crafts within some of the Southern Hemispheres most complete Victorian streetscapes and19th century architecture.

This heritage and history is proudly celebrated each November during Oamaru’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations.