Historic Duntroon
Just a 35-minute drive from Ōamaru, Duntroon is home to a variety of natural, historical, and cultural attractions with geological features unlike anywhere else. The mainstreet of Duntroon contains many snapshots of the past such as Nicol’s Blacksmith shop, which has been operating since the 19th century, a restored Gaol built in 1910 and a naturally formed brewery hole. Discover the history of the town and life back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Phar Lap Sire Stables
These stone stables were built for gentleman farmer John Reid at Elderslie Estate in the Waiareka Valley. The stables are architecturally and historically significant for their association with John Reid and his grand and picturesque Elderslie Estate. They are one of a number of buildings associated with the former estate.
Victorian Precinct
Wander down Aotearoa New Zealand’s best preserved Victorian commercial streetscape with 16 Neo-Classical buildings built from local limestone (aka Ōamaru Stone) from the Waitaki Valley in the 1870’s-1880’s. These building are alive and thriving today with restaurants, café’s, bakeries, local art galleries and stores inspired by the local area.