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	Oamaru - Queenstown.net.nz
		Oamaru is the largest town in North Otago, in the South Island of New Zealand, and is the main town in the Waitaki District.
		Emily Gillies, a 19th-century Oamaru artist, was the daughter of C.H. Street, whose mother was the sister of Edward Lear (1812 – 1888), the famous English watercolourist and writer of humorous verse.
		Oamaru is the eastern gateway to the Mackenzie Basin, via the Waitaki Valley.
	www.queenstown.net.nz /index.php?title=Oamaru (1977 words)

	Oamaru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oamaru is the largest town of North Otago in the South Island of New Zealand.
		Emily Gillies, a 19th-century Oamaru artist, was the daughter of C.H. Street whose mother was the sister of Edward Lear (1812–1888) the famous English watercolourist and writer of humorous verse.
		Oamaru is the eastern gateway to the Mackenzie Basin, via the Waitaki Valley.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oamaru (1932 words)

	Oamaru
		Oamaru is a coastal town, the principal centre in North Otago, New Zealand.
		The name "Oamaru" apparently derives from Maori words meaning "the place of Maru".
		European settlers arrived in the Oamaru area in the 1850s.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/oa/Oamaru.html (103 words)

	Oamaru - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		OAMARU, a municipal borough on the east coast of South Island, New Zealand, in the county of Waitaki and provincial district of Otago; on the main railway between Christchurch (152 m.
		The town is built of white Oamaru limestone.
		Brown coal is obtained at the entrance of Shag valley, 40 m.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Oamaru (130 words)

	New Zealand Oamaru
		Oamaru is located on the South Island of New Zealand and it is the largest town of North Otago.
		The town of Oamaru is on the StateHighway One.
		Oamaru is a very interesting town with impressive buildings; most of the streets of the town have been named after England Rivers.
	www.new-zealand-nz.net /oamaru/oamaru.html (228 words)

	Oamaru Stone
		Once men cut the Oamaru Limestone for their churches and mansions with great hammers and chisels, the building industry.
		Oamaru Limestone is as popular with architects today as it was a century ago.
		OAMARU STONE is a natural material, not a manufactured article and its performance as a building material has been proven over the past 100 years.
	www.oamarustone.com /Oamaru_Stone.shtml (834 words)

	Oamaru on New Zealand holiday and vacation homes
		Craigellachie is an historic Oamaru stone homestead, built at the turn of the century.
		Glenmac Station is a 1583 Hectare high country merino sheep and cattle property nestled in a quiet valley 60 Kms inland from Oamaru and 15 kms from the small country town of Kurow.
		Oamaru Bay is a sandy safe swimming beach 6 Km (10min) north of Coromandel Town.
	holidayhouses.resultspage.com /nz/Oamaru (452 words)

	OAMARU - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		Oamaru is situated on the shores of a small bay immediately north of Cape Wanbrow on the coast of North Otago.
		Oamaru is the chief town and port of North Otago.
		Oamaru, having a comparatively sheltered landing place in southerly weather, was frequented by sealers and whalers between the end of the eighteenth century and the 1840s.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/O/Oamaru/Oamaru/en (907 words)

	Oamaru: History and Heritage - guidebook
		Oamaru is attracting an increasing number of visitors because of its interesting history and architecture, and its active promotion of its attractions.
		It was built to replace the dilapidated Oamaru Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute and continued as the Athenaeum until it became the municipal library in 1948.
		Oamaru has long been one of my favourite places, but reading this new book fired me with fresh enthusiasm to visit this town which is so full of history.
	www.nzine.co.nz /views/oamaru_bookreview.html (645 words)

	Oamaru, Otago New Zealand. Little Blue Penguin Colony, Whitestone, Heritage Buildings - Tourism Waitaki - South Island, ...
		The Harbour, during the late 19th Century, was vital for Oamaru and its farming hinterland.
		Grain and wool were housed in often ornate warehouses built and carved from locally quarried Oamaru limestone.
		Oamaru is a marvellous town to walk in, full of interesting sights and interesting people.
	www.tourismwaitaki.co.nz /index.cfm/Waitaki/Oamaru (205 words)

	oamaru \| NZHistory
		Oamaru Harbour, which closed to shipping in 1974, is the best place in the country to see how and why all New Zealanders once depended so heavily on sea transport.
		The disastrous storm of 1868 forced Oamaru to invest in the construction of expensive concrete breakwaters and new larger wharves.
		Oamaru's long wooden station is typical of the stations built in major provincial centres around the turn of the 20th century.
	www.nzhistory.net.nz /tags/oamaru (421 words)

	Exploring Oamaru \| Planeta
		Oamaru is located on New Zealand's South Island.
		Oamaru is a coastal town famous for whitestone buildings made of locally quarried limestone.
		At the turn of the 20th century, Oamaru was one of the most prosperous cities on the South Island.
	www.planeta.com /ecotravel/newzealand/oamaru.html (206 words)

	Oamaru, New Zealand
		Oamaru, 120km north of Dunedin on Cape Wanbrow, is the commercial center of northern Otago.
		The town rose to great prosperity in the 19th C. The climate is warm and dry.
		The white Oamaru limestone worked in many quarries in the surrounding area was used in the construction of many public buildings in New Zealand and even in Australia.
	www.planetware.com /new-zealand/oamaru-nz-ot-oam.htm (129 words)

	Oamaru, New Zealand. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		Perhaps its most immediate appeal is the presence of two penguin colonies on the outskirts of town, which provide an unmissable opportunity to observe both the diminutive blue penguins and their larger yellow-eyed cousins.
		Oamaru isn't over-endowed with good places to eat and drink, though you'll do well enough for a night or two, and a range of pockets are catered for.
		Cinema The Old Oamaru Opera House, cnr Medway St & Thames St (tel 03/434 1070), shows movies; screenings are advertised in the visitor centre, on a noticeboard outside the library, and in the newspapers.
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/new_zealand/oamaru (243 words)

	Home - Oamaru DJ & Pro Audio
		Oamaru DJ and Pro Audio, Owned and operated by Malcolm Anderson has been providing quality DJ entertainment for Events, Licensed Premises, Weddings and Other Private functions in North Otago and Surrounding areas since 2005.
		Whether your function is mainly catering for an older crowd, or a younger group of people, I will serve up a smoothly mixed platter of hit music that’s bound to have you and your friends up on the dance floor, dancing all night under the intelligent lighting system.
		Due to overseas work and travel I will not be available for events until late september. I am however able to answer any email enquiries and take bookings for October onwards. Please email malcolm@oamaru-dj.co.nz should you wish to contact me and I will be back in touch with you as soon as possible.
	www.oamaru-dj.co.nz (184 words)

	Oamaru What To See & Do
		Oamaru: Oamaru is the district’s main centre and is renowned for its attractive townscape and gardens, intact Victorian precinct and harbour, neoclassical stone buildings, and the most accessible daily contact with penguins anywhere in the country.
		The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, a natural nesting area for the world’s smallest penguin species, has been enhanced by a dedicated team of volunteers and is now an international drawcard.
		8km south of Oamaru on SH 1, North Otago Once a grand estate covering 15,000 acres, today Totara's restored farm buildings and displays are a tribute to the courage and determination of New Zealand's early pioneers who he...
	www.aatravel.co.nz /new-zealand/Oamaru_What-to-See-Do.html (623 words)

	Oamaru Backpackers Hostels - Hostel Reviews
		Oamaru is the place to see little Blue and Yellow Eyed penguins, both of which...
		Glenmac is a 1583 Hectare high country merino sheep and beef cattle farm nestled in a quiet valley 60 Kms inland from Oamaru and 15 kms from the small country town of Kurow.
		We found Oamaru to be a happy, friendly place full of history and we look foward to shifting there in the near future.
	www.hostelz.com /hostels/New-Zealand/South-Island/Oamaru (606 words)

	Oamaru Accommodation Otago New Zealand - Oamaru Accomodation NZ.
		Oamaru Accommodation Otago New Zealand - Oamaru Accomodation NZ.
		We are 6 minutes south of Oamaru, 300m off the main State Highway 1 to Dunedin.
		The Oamaru district is known for its fine historic whitestone buildings, blue penguins,...
	www.bluecastle.co.nz /Otago-Oamaru.htm (222 words)

	OAMARU 1878
		Sunday January 13th, Arrival of the “Oamaru” - we have pleasure in reporting the arrival of the Albion Company’s fine ship Oamaru, commanded by Captain Stuart, her first master, and who has returned to his old love after running a voyage or two between London, Melbourne and Sydney, in the fine steamer Nemesis.
		When the two ships Timaru and Oamaru were being built for Patrick Henderson it was his intention to name them Scotia and Albion, but just before they were launched in 1874 the names were changed.
		The Oamaru was a handsome and most comfortable iron ship which made no less than 25 voyages to New Zealand, landing hundreds of immigrants at the principle ports.
	www.angelfire.com /ok2/cbluff/oamaru1878.html (415 words)

	Oamaru - Otago Accommodation - Accommodation in Oamaru
		Craigellachie is an historic Oamaru stone homestead, built at the turn of the century in the South Island of New Zealand.
		Located in Oamaru, the Kingsgate Hotel is 19 kilometres from the Oamaru Domestic Airport and close to the Penguin colonies, Botanic Gardens as well as historic buildings.
		What to do: Oamaru is the place to see little Blue and Yellow Eyed penguins, both of which congregate within easy walking distance from the hostel.
	www.accommodation.nz.com /otago/oamaru (445 words)

	Oamaru Accommodation
		Oamaru: Oamaru has some of the best-preserved historic buildings in New Zealand.
		Oamaru is well known for its colony of little blue and yellow-eyed penguins, which is within walking distance of the town centre.
		There is a great selection of accommodation in Oamaru; you can choose from hotels, motor inns and lodges, self-catering motels, bed & breakfasts and backpacker accommodation.
	www.aatravel.co.nz /new-zealand/Oamaru_Accommodation.html (430 words)

	Oamaru Private Sika Hunting Block
		The Oamaru River bounds this block to the northwest and the Mohaka River to the north; it includes the lower catchment of the Mangapapa Stream.
		There are Tussock flats along the Oamaru River and the Mangapapa Stream; these are fringed with a band of Manuka scrub that leads into Beech forest, which covers about 2/3 of the block.
		We consider the Oamaru an ideal area for family groups.
	www.airchartertaupo.co.nz /oamaru.htm (213 words)

	Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebration
		As well as an illustrious stage and broadcasting career ranging from Listen With Mother to the recent Vagina Monologues, Dame Kate was also a keynote speaker at last year’s National Heritage Conference.
		Each year the celebrations start with the arrival of a posse of penny-farthing riders who have cycled through the South Island towards Oamaru, arousing a great deal of public interest and publicity en route.
		Tea and dainty cakes are served under the shade of the trees in the Oamaru Public Gardens, while string music wafts out from the band rotunda.
	www.historicoamaru.co.nz /ovhc/next/program/ohigh.htm (642 words)

	Cottage in Oamaru, Otago
		Visitors to Cedar Cottage often claim that their stay here was one of the highlights of visiting Oamaru, right up there with visiting the penguins and the historical buildings.
		After taking in Oamaru's attractions, sit back and relax on the extended sunny deck and soak up the peaceful serenity of gently rolling countryside, the varied bird life, or take a stroll along the beach.
		Having lived all our lives in Oamaru, bringing up our 3 children we are keen to share our local knowledge of the geography and history with you.
	www.worldvacationrentals.net /detailed/5105.html (427 words)

	Oamaru Diatoms
		Oamaru, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, is indeed a famous site for Late Eocene – Early Oligocene diatomite.
		Some diatoms point to Oamaru if they are present in large numbers on a slide.
		The reasons for these widely dispersed Eocene-Oligocene deposits are unknown, but the warm interconnected seas of the period probably had a role in the dispersal of diatoms over much of the planet.
	www.microscopy-uk.org.uk /mag/artjun07/dr-rc-oamaru.html (1057 words)

	kiwi Oamaru Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
		But Oamaru is one of the few where history is apparent.
		Mostly famous for it's white stone buildings, Oamaru was developed during the mid 19th Century boon.
		The whitestone buildings of Oamaru had their stone taken from this quarry.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/361b/22aa9c (365 words)

	Otago Polytechnic - Oamaru (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Situated about one hourâs drive north of Dunedin, Oamaru is a picturesque seaside town famous for its superb cheeses, Victorian architecture, the best tomatoes in New Zealand, and the white rock that bears its name.
		And all courses have been developed with an eye firmly on the needs of the relevant industry, so you can be sure that what youâre learning is significant, and can be applied immediately in the workplace.
		Most of the programmes on offer at the Oamaru campus have a range of delivery options so you can work and learn and live your life.
	www.tekotago.ac.nz /index.cfm?goto=a8a239b7-ce6b-486a-95f3-5ed32bce198e (247 words)

	YHA Oamaru, Red Kettle
		Oamaru is the place to see little Blue and Yellow Eyed penguins, both of which congregate within easy walking distance from the hostel.
		Oamaru has a magnificent collection of Victorian era white stone buildings, including a museum and art gallery.
		Craigellachie is an historic Oamaru stone homestead located half way up the Waitaki valley.
	www.nz.com /new-zealand/accommodation/oamaru/yha-oamaru-red-kettle.aspx (295 words)

	Artists
		This year's event is timed to coincide with and play a part in the annual Victorian Heritage Celebrations, a combination we can be sure will provide the people of Oamaru with a veritable feast of Art, Culture and Heritage they can be proud of, and participate in.
		The 2007 Oamaru Stone Symposium is almost upon us, and is shaping up to be one of the best yet.
		We decided early on to bring the event forward to coincide with Oamaru's Victorian Heritage Weekend ensuring a massive public turnout over our final week and promising many heritage themed events to compliment what promises to be a wonderful symposium.
	www.oamarustonesculpting.com /artists.htm (315 words)

	Visit Oamaru
		Nestled on the South Island's east coast, Oamaru is an ideal destination for anyone keen to experience the real New Zealand.
		Oamaru has an array of attractions you simply won't find elsewhere - from our vibrant Historic Precinct featuring New Zealand's best 19th Century streetscape to world famous eco tourism facility the Blue Penguin Colony.
		The coastline between Oamaru and Palmerston offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, uncrowded beaches and a host of friendly villages and townships each with its distinctive character.
	www.visitoamaru.co.nz /?welcome (371 words)

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