Oamaru

Oamaru is a town in North , , with beautiful Victorian buildings crafted from the fine, white local limestone, and colonies of penguins.
  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of 11 metres (36 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Damaru”
    “Oamaru Borough”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Waitaki District Council and St Patrick’s Basilica, Oamaru.

Government office
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.
The building, the former…

Church
The St Patrick's Basilica or Oamaru Basilica…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Weston.

Suburb
is a town situated 5 km inland from , , . is situated 4½ km northwest of Oamaru.

Oamaru

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Latitude
-45.1° or 45° 6′ south
Longitude
170.9667° or 170° 58′ east
Open location code
4V6GVXX8+XM
Geo­Names ID

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Waitaki District (3rd Order Administrative District) and Oamaru North.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Oamaru Rail Station and King George Park.

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