Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Impressive examples include the Forrester Gallery (at No 9, built 1883), the ANZ
Bank (No 11, 1871), the Waitaki District Council building (No 20, 1883), the North
Otago Museum (No 60, 1882), the Courthouse (No 88, 1883) and the Opera House (No
92, 1907). For more information, pick up the
Historic Oamaru
pamphlet from the i-SITE
(
Click here
)
.
Forrester Gallery
GALLERY
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
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
MUSEUM
(
www.northotagomuseum.co.nz
;
60 Thames St; 10.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, 1-4.30pm Sat & Sun)
Behind 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
GARDENS
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(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
playground.
St Patrick's Basilica
CHURCH
(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.
Activities
Oamaru Steam & Rail
TRAIN RIDE
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
