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Forrester Gallery
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GALLERY
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( www.forrestergallery.com ; 9 Thames St; 10.30am-4.30pm) Housed in a temple-like former
bank building, the Forrester Gallery has an excellent collection of regional and NZ art. It's
a good place to see works by Colin McCahon, one of NZ's most significant modern
artists.
North Otago Museum
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( www.northotagomuseum.co.nz ; 60 Thames St; 10.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 1-4.30pm Sat & Sun) Be-
hind its classical facade, the North Otago Museum has exhibits on Maori and Pakeha
(European New Zealander) history, writer Janet Frame, architecture and geology.
Oamaru Public Gardens
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GARDENS
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(Severn St; dawn-dusk) Opened in 1876, these beautiful gardens are a lovely place to
chill out on a hot day, with expansive lawns, waterways, bridges and a children's play-
ground.
St Patrick's Basilica
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(64 Reed St) If you've ever fantasised about being transported back to ancient Rome, stroll
through the Corinthian columns and into this gorgeous Catholic church. Renowned archi-
tect Francis Petre went for the full time warp with this one, right down to a coffered ceil-
ing and a cupola above the altar.
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