Explore oamaru holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. So if like me you have adventure on your mind, make sure to visit the adventure books shop in oamaru on new zealands east coast on your next trip. Built around the queenstown bay inlet on lake wakatipu, this popular urban city is best known for its outdoor and adventure based attractions and activities. University of otago online shop, university of otago, new. It sets out to portray an industrial version of steampunk, with a. Antarcticapolar, mountaineering, nautical, travelexploration, natural history, true adventure. Oasis oamaru is located in the extraordinary port warehouse area of oamaru, north otago, new zealand. Central otago adventure attractions and activities directory, new zealand. Buy branded clothing, gifts, stationery, memorabilia and souvenirs from the official university of otago online shop. A stunning adventure otago daily times online news. The queenstown otago rail trail is graded introductory. Featuring a fullsize replica of shackletons james caird in store, explore bill nyes. And by the time it arrives, mr nyes historic harbour st bookstore will have been.
The flight was one of four going to milford that morning, it was the only way to get in at that time after the floods had damaged the road. We are a booklovers paradise, opposite the otago museum reserve and just along from the famous captain cook hotel. Then, explore the culture, wildlife and rock formations of oamaru, the churches and cathedrals of dunedin, and more. Leaving from picton this epic 10day south island adventure is a great option if you dont. Lovely small shop within antique book printingmaking equipment, accompanied with. The owner is a passionate about rare adventure books and in his shop you can find whatever you want. Adventure books embodies the upandcoming vibe that is seeping through oamaru. Its historic heart is dunedin, home to a vibrant student culture and arts scene. Adventure travel holidays let you enjoy a range of adventure activities, suiting all levels of confidence and budget in central otago, new zealand.
Mrs leathem said it was a good opportunity to see a part of her familys history so she could pass it on to the next generation. Located in the heart of oamaru s victorian precinct, adventure books opened officially during the vi. Prior to this, adventure books was all set to open in christchurch, when three weeks away from opening the christchurch earthquake destroyed the store in ferrymead. The store owner is a well travelled friendly gentleman who. Book collection to be housed at chch attraction otago.
The oamaru blue penguin colony provides visitors with an opportunity to see little penguins in their natural environment. Endowed with a rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty the region is one of new zealands best kept secrets. Dunedins finest book shop university book shop otago. With so many incredible and rare stories on hand, and cozy spots to park up and read, its incredibly easy to spend hours in there.
The shop has an endless supply of mountaineering and. Specialists in the literature of adventure, we offer a. Bill nye, of adventure books, has the complete set of four volumes of a voyage to the pacific, three of which are penned by cook and captain james king, who. Mar 27, 2020 steampunk hq, which opened in november 2011, is an art collaboration proudly based in oamaru, new zealand. Your literary sanctuary in the heart of dunedin books for adults, academics, students, young adults and children. Last year he was bequeathed more than 6000 books plus memorabilia and ephemera donated by the late jack newton, an american collector of mainly polar exploration and mountaineering literature based in boston. Adventure books oamaru 2020 all you need to know before. Central otago adventure travel, adventure activities. As much as it pains adventure books owner bill nye to say it, oamaru s literary loss is christchurchs gain.
Whitestone cheese co factory, oamaru, otago region, south islandtours give guests a behind the scenes look at our cheese making process, all the way from. Adventure books owner bill nye, of oamaru, has received a. Oamaru blue penguin colony 2020 all you need to know. Located in the heart of oamarus victorian precinct, adventure books opened officially during the victorian fete of november 2012. South pacific new zealand south island otago region oamaru. Nga haerenga means the journeys, both in a physical and spiritual sense, which is exactly what you will experience when you ride the trails with adventure south nz. Youll find the shop in the historic area of oamaru and recognise it straight away. Otago chapter from lonely planets new zealand guide book. A 230yearold collection of books that document captain james cooks third voyage are as attractive as they are unique, according to the oamaru book store owner who is selling them. Steampunk hq oamaru all you need to know before you go. Stores remain closed to usual trade, with customers unable to enter stores.
We are selective about what we list, so if you find what youre after email us directly. Adventure books oamaru tourism waitaki, new zealand. With so many incredible and rare stories on hand, and cozy spots to park up and. Mr honeybone found out about the replica of the boat after his nephew visited adventure books in oamaru by chance. Prior to this, adventure books was all set to open in christchurch, when three weeks away from opening the christchurch earthquake destroyed the store in. Tourists saunter, locals linger and penguins waddle. Visit adventure books on your trip to oamaru or new zealand. Along every trail there are opportunities to stop and take in uninterrupted views not accessible by any other form of transport as well as exploring remote townships and. Michael obrien bookbinder oamaru 2020 all you need to.
Otago is one of the most popular regions of new zealands south island due to its buzzing cities, adventure sports and stunning landscapes. Bus trips started up the day after we went and are now returning to a more normal schedule. Itinerarythis is a typical itinerary for this productstop at. It is also home to large colonies of seabirds and penguins, as well as boasting a rich heritage of gold mining and scottish cultural influences. Adventure books, oamaru, new zealand home facebook. Please contact us about related books or additional information and photos of our books. With stunning coastal areas, remote countryside, glacier fed lakes, isolated fiords its definitely pretty sweet and an outdoor adventurists dream. Adventure books is a specialist bookshop in the worlds of adventure.
Adventure travel holidays let you enjoy a range of adventure activities, suiting all levels of confidence and budget in otago. Oamaru is full of quirky and fun shops such as adventure books. This is a book shop dedicated to travellers, adventurers and sir edmond hillary. Located in the heart of oamaru s victorian precinct, adventure books opened officially during the victorian fete of november 2012. Queenstown is a popular adventure spot in otago, in the southwest of new zealands south island. Otago adventure attractions and activities directory, new zealand.
Book great deals for dunedin coastal otago oamaru adventures and get awesome discounts now with bookme. I heard from other adventure book geeks that this was a jewel of a bookshop and i finally had the opportunity to browse its shelves for myself. Here at adventure books we specialise in rare and collectible adventure books polar, mountaineering, travel, natural history and those hard to reach places of the globe. The replica of james cairdwas built as a prop for the 2011 movie shackletons captain. Oamaru s victorian precinct is a busy hub filled with shops, galleries, cafes, bars and restaurants, museums, a brewery, a steam train, plenty of fun activitie. The otago new zealands region of adventure where most go to bungee jump, jet boat or skydive, but if you prefer to stick two feet in snow, mud and glacial waters, then this is the place for you the mountains of the otago extend from the beautiful mount aspiring national park to the wilderness of glenorchy, right to the world renowned, the remarkables. In one week, enjoy an actionpacked road trip through new zealands south island. Steampunk hq oamaru 2020 all you need to know before. Whether you are looking for superb scenery, craving adventure or want to get up close and personal with the local wildlife, otago is the place to be. Adventure books, oamaru, new zealand march 3, 2019 a book lovers guide to the south island, new zealand this treasure trove of books is mainly focused on travel and adventure. The shop has an endless supply of mountaineering and exploration tales, some of which are rare and out of print. Adventure books limited we are adventure books limited in the timaru oamaru region. The region fits perfectly in a selfdrive itinerary between christchurch and the southern lakes and a minimum two night stay.
You can now purchase via contactless click and collect, or delivery from selected stores. Textbooks, sure weve got those, but check out our awesome range of other books, gifts, tshirts, chocolate, tea. Adventure books, oamaru, new zealand posts facebook. Even the towns recently resurrected heritage modes of transport penny farthings and steam trains reflect an unhurried pace.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. A tour during the day allows visitors to peek into the penguins nests, stroll through their habitat and learn about their fascinating lives. There is a mix of wide and narrow trails with a few undulating hills. See more of adventure books, oamaru, new zealand on facebook. Otago adventure attractions and activities offer exciting and potentially new adventure activities in spectacular locations. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and we suggest 2 hours of cycling per week for the three months leading up to your trip. Find shops in oamaru central, otago using the local store shopping guide. Find out how to plan oamaru trip without stress by asking inspirock to help create an itinerary. We are your local providers in the bookshops category. Adventures and hiking in otago, new zealand nomadasaurus. Most books in this collection are out of print, some quite rare, and we strive for quality. Slightly foxed secondhand books oamaru 2020 all you need to. Leaving from picton this epic 10day south island adventure is a great option if you dont have time for our full south island tour, the summer blast.
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