Located in the heart of oamarus victorian precinct, adventure books opened officially during the vi. Even the towns recently resurrected heritage modes of transport penny farthings and steam trains. We are currently seeking local products and services. People always say that oamaru has nothing but the blue penguins, steam punk and old books in oamaru make this city a very underrated one. Oamaru penquins free to see in the early mornings new. Oamaru blue penguin colony 2020 all you need to know before. At the harbour st jazz and blues festival, oamaru, on sunday, march 20. Welcome to the university book shop dunedins finest book shop. Top hotel oamaru motor lodge 4star property 391 thames highway, oamaru, 18552017819.
Friendly bay playground adventure books oamaru farmers market. The streets of oamaru are filled with song, sound and soul as the annual jazz festival comes to town. In the bookshop you will find books on antarctica and polar regions. A terrace, tourticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the businessfriendly oamaru motor lodge. A pretty funny video of their adorable move and their reaction to the cars on road.
With so many incredible and rare stories on hand, and cozy spots to park up and. Even the towns recently resurrected heritage modes of transport penny farthings and steam trains reflect an unhurried pace. Featuring a shared lounge and free wifi throughout the property, poshtel is located in oamaru. Sweets, fudge, quality childrens books, toys and more. Book to play contact the penguin entertainers club inc. Adventure books owner bill nye, of oamaru, has received a. A fantastic bookshop in a 150 year old former warehouse specialising in books about adventure and discovery. Adventure books, oamaru, new zealand february 8, 2019 on today saturday 09 february and sunday 10 february at adventure books oamaru is the texas artist dinah bowman working and welcoming people who would like to see her doing the japanese method for making nature prints, which was the subject of her talk last monday. Festivalgoers can take part in workshops, listen to talks or sit back and enjoy the various performances. Antarcticapolar, mountaineering, nautical, travelexploration, natural history, true adventure.
Save on popular hotels near oamaru blue penguin colony, oamaru. Terrific, much better viewing than royal albatross on otago. I heard from other adventure book geeks that this was a jewel of a bookshop and i finally had the opportunity to browse its. Trail adventures alps 2 ocean cycle trail specialists. Oamaru blue penguin colony, oamaru ticket price timings. Top things to do in oamaru new zealand include a visit to the steampunk museum, a walk through the oamaru victorian precinct, a step back in time at whitestone interactive, a visit to a one of a kind playground, and more. Top 10 hotels closest to oamaru blue penguin colony in. An incredibly cute display of nature at work, waitaki is home to a colony of the smallest penguins in the world the blue penguin at the oamaru blue penguin colony. The colony began when a small number of blue penguins began nesting in a rock quarry area at the edge of oamaru harbour in the early 1990s.
See the worlds smallest penguins, in their natural environment. The oamaru blue penguin colony operates self guided and dusk tours to view the worlds smallest penguin the little blue penguin oamaru blue penguin colony oamaru wildlife sanctuary otago nz online nzonline. Oamarus victorian precinct is a busy hub filled with shops, galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants, museums, a brewery, a steam train, plenty of fun activitie. Top 10 hotels closest to oamaru blue penguin colony in oamaru. Meet the worlds smallest penguin visit otago peninsulas korora little blue penguin colony for a sunset tour and unique local experience.
The combo day tour includes visiting all of activities and knowledges in blue penguin conservation center. Old bones lodge activities in oamaru, central otago. The oamaru blue penguin colony provides visitors with an opportunity to see little penguins in their natural environment. Find out how we can assist if youre a business experiencing financial hardship as a result of covid19 here. Please contact us about related books or additional information and photos of our books. We are star secondhand book music in the manawatu region. Just a note about seeing the famous blue penguins in oamaru new zealand. Dinner together at the hotel, then out to see the worlds smallest penguins in their natural environment returning from their days fishing.
All rooms feature a flatscreen tv with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The 10 best outdoor activities in oamaru tripadvisor. Specialists in the literature of adventure, we offer a selection from many. This oamaru penguin colony is quite large between 50 and 200 birds depending on the time of year and is actually within walking distance from the town centre. The 10 best things to do in oamaru 2020 with photos. Mar 23, 2016 at the harbour st jazz and blues festival, oamaru, on sunday, march 20. As specialists in the literature of adventure, we offer a wide selection from many years of collecting. Oamaru trust harbour street jazz festival cabaret oamaru. Explore oamaru holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Visit adventure books on your trip to oamaru or new zealand. A tour during the day allows visitors to peek into the penguins nests, stroll through their habitat and learn about their fascinating lives. A roundtrip airport shuttle available 24 hours and a shopping center shuttle are free. When we went into see him he has a great help with the bikes and lots of local information.
Also you could join the evening viewing thats a good chance. After a lunch stop en route, we continue to the victorian heritage town of oamaru. Oamaru blue penguin colony oamaru, waitaki experience. Visit a natural colony of the smallest penguin in the world, the blue penguin, in oamaru, new zealand. View all hotels near adventure books on tripadvisor. Invercargill music shop little fire music works, is the most southern music shop in the world. I heard from other adventure book geeks that this was a jewel of a bookshop and i finally had the opportunity to browse its shelves for myself. Over 100 years old and beautifully maintained, the oamaru gardens feature secret garden rooms, bronze and marble sculptures, an aviary, fountains and more. Oamarus streets and venues were filled with top class musicians, both locally grown and from further afield, at the weekend. Adventure books abebooks oamaru shop for books, art. Wear warm clothes, you may even want to bring a cushion to sit on and check under your car as some blue penguins walk through the car park. New zeland oamaru blue penguin home adventure youtube. Dec 01, 2017 top things to do in oamaru new zealand include a visit to the steampunk museum, a walk through the oamaru victorian precinct, a step back in time at whitestone interactive, a visit to a one of a kind playground, and more.
The annual rotary club of oamaru fundraiser runs between may 26 and may 28 this year, and in a significant change, will take place in a new venue. Harbour street jazz festival will take place in oamaru over otago anniversary weekend 21 23 march 2014. We are locally owned and operated and are a phone call away. True, there are businesses that sell similar stock online, but there are no other physical outlets to match what bill nye offers at oamarus adventure books. The little blue penguins of oamaru are the worlds smallest penguins and they are less than a foot high. Adventure books, oamaru, new zealand posts facebook. Oamaru is full of quirky and fun shops such as adventure books. Adventure books embodies the upandcoming vibe that is seeping through oamaru. Learn about the life cycles of the little blues and conservation efforts from the colony guides. Oamaru s victorian precinct is a busy hub filled with shops, galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants, museums, a brewery, a steam train, plenty of fun activitie.
Tourists saunter, locals linger and penguins waddle. Were here to help your business through these uncertain times. The oamaru blue penguin colony is just beyond the victorian heritage precinct and you are within walking distance of the town centre, close to shops, restaurants and accommodation. Hotels new zealand otago oamaru hotels oamaru motor lodge, oamaru oamaru motor lodge, oamaru, current page. Setup an online shopping cart and start selling please use the menu above net sites to locate. Browse expedias selection of 76 hotels and places to stay closest to oamaru blue penguin colony. Everywhere you look there is some great new shop, funky eatery, or attractive popup event, making oamaru a. Find out how to plan oamaru trip without stress by asking inspirock to help create an itinerary. We are your local providers in the books secondhand category. Oamaru blue penguin colony, oamaru nz online travel. We have a nonfiction selection that covers a wide range of subjects from science to.
Then oamaru to timaru to see the maori rock art centre. Harbour street jazz and blues festival, oamaru, new zealand. Penguins began nesting in a rock quarry at the edge of oamaru harbour in the early 1990s. And by the time it arrives, mr nyes historic harbour st bookstore will have been. Specialists in the literature of adventure, we offer a selection from many years of collecting. Coordinator helen webster said bookarama would move from the oamaru club, which had hosted the event for several years, to the loan and merc building in harbour st. The shop has an endless supply of mountaineering and exploration tales, some of which are rare and out of print. Waterfront rd, south hill, oamaru 9400, new zealand oamaru blue penguin colony contact number.
Super friendly and amazing manager and staff, brilliant art decor, comfy bed, very clean, delicious breakfast, great. Check out our dedicated covid19 page here full of resources to help your business. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Adventure books, oamaru, new zealand home facebook. Dec 01, 2014 the capture of wild blue penguins returned to their nest at oamaru abandoned harbor. Oamaru visitor information centre 1 thames street private bag 50058 oamaru phone. Harbour street jazz and blues festival oamaru, new zealand. Oamaru blue penguin colony 2020 all you need to know. Harbour street jazz and blues festival oamaru, new. In oamaru we were able to listen to almost 100 blue penguins.
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