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Things to do
| • | Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing 'Tara'
for a day trip or moving on. A three course dinner is served if requested or there are restaurants to choose from in Oamaru. |
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| • | There is much to see and do in Oamaru. | |
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| • | Oamaru is well known for its Blue Penguin colony. The penguins can be viewed each night at dusk when they arrive ashore. | |
| • | Also in Oamaru is the Harbour & Tyne Historic Precinct, a unique collection of Victorian architecture being brought back to life by artisans and crafts people. See www.historicoamaru.co.nz | |
| • | Parkside Limestone Quarries, the modern day source of Oamaru stone, is situated a short distance from 'Tara'. Guided tours can be conducted by arrangement. | |
| • | Cheese tasting and sales are available at the Whitestone Cheese factory and café in Oamaru. | |
| • | There is also much to see in North Otago. | |
| • | The Moeraki Boulders are scattered along the beach 40 km south of Oamaru. A pleasant coastal trip can be made via Kakanui and Waianakarua to see the boulders. | |
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| • | A fantastic day trip from 'Tara' is a drive through Danseys Pass. Admire the magnificent views - see the Maniototo and the beautiful coast line of North Otago. The Danseys Hotel is a great place to stop for a coffee break or lunch. Drive back to 'Tara' via the Pigroot, returning through Palmerston. |
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| • | 'Tara' can be your starting point for a trip up the Waitaki Valley as far as Omarama, and on to Mt Cook or Queenstown. |
For more details of things to see and do you can visit some of the websites for the region:
| • | Waitaki Web www.waitaki.net.nz |
| • | Tourism Waitaki www.tourismwaitaki.co.nz |
Baxter and Marianne Smith
'Tara'
Springhill Road
Oamaru
Phone/Fax +64 3 434 8187
Website: www.tarahomestay.com
Email: mail@tarahomestay.com