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Whitestone City Learn about our history by taking part in it. Take yourself on a tour of the visual tale of our town

Set in an original grain store that was built in 1882, Whitestone City is a central heritage hub that facilitates interactive tours of the Victorian Heritage Precinct. Fit-out in the style of a colonial town, where activities, displays, merchants and an array of people in costume provide a glimpse of what this Oamaru street would have been like in the town’s early days.

Kia ora folks, and huzzah! It's been a very busy long weekend in the Heritage Precinct for Steampunk NZ Festival with so...
02/06/2025

Kia ora folks, and huzzah! It's been a very busy long weekend in the Heritage Precinct for Steampunk NZ Festival with so many visitors from so many places. We're taking a break on Tuesday 3rd June to catch our breath and recharge.

The Oamaru & Waitaki Visitor Information Centre at the front of Whitestone City will still be open, 10am to 4pm, 12 Harbour St.

Kia ora, everyone, Harbour Street is starting to look really Victorian as the Precinct is prepared for the Netflix filmi...
09/01/2025

Kia ora, everyone, Harbour Street is starting to look really Victorian as the Precinct is prepared for the Netflix filming which starts this weekend.

Whitestone City will be closed from Sunday 12 January, reopening Friday 17th January.

Oamaru & Waitaki Visitor Information Centre at the front of 12 Harbour Street will remain open throughout, apart from Tuesday 14 January when the main filming in Harbour Street is planned.

Very exciting times in Oamaru's Victorian Precinct!

23/12/2024

Kia ora, everyone, and Meri Kirihimete!

We'll be closed Xmas Day and New Year's Day, but open all other days from 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm).

Looking forward to seeing you during these holidays!

Two great talks at Whitestone City tonight, everyone is welcome! Part of the Oamaru Heritage Celebrations 2024.
15/11/2024

Two great talks at Whitestone City tonight, everyone is welcome! Part of the Oamaru Heritage Celebrations 2024.

24/09/2024

... And it was lovely having you visit us!

23/09/2024

Kia ora everyone, Whitestone City will be closed to the public tomorrow (Tuesday) as we're hosting nearly 100 school students over the day 😁

We'll be back open again to the general public Wednesday. See you then!

19/09/2024

Arohanui to Yoko and David for their beautiful performances on David's 1911 Lipp upright piano at Whitestone City yesterday, to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day. Here's a clip from Yoko's performance. Ka mau te wehi!

Join us at Whitestone City at 4pm TODAY to commemorate 131 years since women first won the vote in New Zealand!
19/09/2024

Join us at Whitestone City at 4pm TODAY to commemorate 131 years since women first won the vote in New Zealand!

15/09/2024
And we loved having you here 😊
04/07/2024

And we loved having you here 😊

Whitestone City looking spectacular after hours...as do all the Steampunks of course 😊
27/06/2024

Whitestone City looking spectacular after hours...as do all the Steampunks of course 😊

Cars in? Cars out? Have your say...
26/04/2024

Cars in? Cars out? Have your say...

🙋‍♂️: It's poll time, so let us know what you think.

The Harbour Street trial pedestrianisation ends on Sunday 28 April, and we're looking for your feedback. Pick one of the emojis so we can get a read on how you feel about it.

If you've got photos, or ideas and suggestions about the trial, drop them in the comments too. We're looking to hear from everyone on this, so let us know what you think today.

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Explore Oamaru’s Victorian Past

Set in an original grain store that was built in 1882, Whitestone City celebrates the early Oamaru atmosphere with Victorian shops, school, parlour, theatre and the only Penny Farthing carousel in New Zealand for you to ride on!

Hear the stories of Oamaru’s early Victorian beginnings and immerse yourself in a living breathing past.

Come explore Oamaru’s Victorian past!

Photo : Waitaki District Archive, 1898