Accommodation
Oamaru and the Waitaki District offer a comprehensive selection of accommodation options from rural farm stays to self contained tourist cabins and everything in between. This includes backpackers, holiday parks, lodges, resorts, bed and breakfasts, hotels and motor inns. For a truly unique experience several historic lodges and homesteads around the district have been lovingly restored or preserved to offer boutique accommodation and a chance to sample the charms of a less-hurried time.
Charming self contained cottage, sleeps 6 adults - ideal for at 2-3 couples has become available for rent during Geosciences '09. See www.harbourviewcottage.co.nz and book direct with the owners. Negotiate a special deal for the week.
MotelsMotels listed below have been selected by your conference organiser because they are all within easy walking distance to the Opera House. They are available for the price of $65 per person per night share room unless otherwise stated. All motels also offer excellent private rooms and prices vary from $105 - $165 for 2 people depending on the room type. To book these motels please contact the Oamaru i-SITE (contact details below).
AAA Thames Court Motel - 15 minute walk
Eden Garden Motels - on the hill with views from some rooms / a 10 minute walk to town (reasonable fitness required)
Midway Motels - 10 minute walk
Bella Vista - 10 minute walk
Alpine Motel - $45 per person per night twin-share basis. - 10 minute walk
There are many other excellent motels available a little further a field – perhaps more suitable for driving to and from your conference venue.
Backpackers
Old Bones Backpackers is $30 per person - most rooms are twins (note this backpackers is a 10 minute drive from Oamaru on the coast road)
Empire Hotel Backpackers offer the following: 3 bed share $28.00 / 6 bed share $26.00. Twin/Double: $63 for two. 5 minute walk
YHA Red Kettle offer the following: Mixed dorm: $26.00 / female only dorm $27.00. Twin or Double room $62.00 for two. (YHA membership discounts available on application). 10 minute walk to Opera House across the park.
Holiday Park
Oamaru Top 10 Holiday Park offers a selection of accommodation from standard cabins to full motel units. Prices vary from $27.50 - $135 per person depending on room requirements. They also offer power sites and tent sites. The Opera House is a pleasant 20 minute walk through the Oamaru Gardens.
Bed and Breakfast and Self-Contained Houses
If your preference is for friendly "home away from home" accommodation and starting your day with a delicious breakfast, there is Bed and Breakfast accommodation within a very easy walk to the Opera House.
Prefer to be more self-sufficient? Also on offer are excellent self-contained facilities with a variety of amenities for example - free wireless broadband, sky tv, cosy lounges with views over the harbour, decks for relaxing in the evenings or to enjoy the morning sunshine. Prices vary greatly depending on your requirements.
For expert and experienced advice - contact the friendly staff at the Oamaru i-SITE – Tania, James, Mark and Ingrid have been selected as coordinators for your conference accommodation and attraction booking needs.
Oamaru i-SITE Visitor Centre
1 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400
Phone: 03 434 1656
Fax: 03 434 1657
Email: isite_at_visitoamaru.co.nz
Kingsgate Hotel Brydone
This hotel is located opposite the Opera House but due to an earlier tour booking there are only limited rooms available. Please book DIRECT with the hotel (NOT the i-Site) if you wish to stay here:
The following rooms are available:
7 x superior rooms (either a king or queen bed configuration) _at_ $139.00 bed and breakfast including GST
3 x suites (king configuration) _at_ $165.00 bed and breakfast including GST
Please contact the hotel DIRECT for these:
Phone 03 434 0011 or email oamaru.admin_at_millenniumhotels.co.nz
To access the email addresses listed above please type in the address replacing the _at_ for @ to make it a valid email address.
