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- | On the wast coast of New Zealand just below [[Timaru]] and 120km north of [[Dunedin]] lies '''Oamaru''', a small coastal community. This makes an ideal point to stop for a night between the two if traveling south from Christchurch, since there is a sheltered harbour. | + | On the wast coast of New Zealand just below [[Timaru]] and 120km north of [[Dunedin]] lies '''Oamaru''', a small coastal community. This makes an ideal point to stop for a night between the two if traveling south from [[Christchurch]], since there is a sheltered harbour. |
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- | This is a day stopover point right | + | This is a day stopover point right on the [[South Island, East Coast]]. Not a lot more to tell really. |
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+ | To enter Oamaru Harbour needs local knowledge, but I can give you an idea. Go into the Bay immediately to the north of the Harbour. Come back up close to the Holmes Wharf breakwater. Nip close round it's end and you are in. Don't believe any transit marks until they are verified by a reliable local. | ||
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
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+ | Call a fisherman up on Ch 62. Choose an anchorage, holding is good. The town is fascinating and worth a visit. | ||
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | ||
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- | '''Names''': [[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]] | + | '''Names''': [[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]], [[User:Delatbabel|Delatbabel]] |
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Revision as of 12:26, 9 August 2013
Oamaru, New Zealand
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| 45°5.923′S, 170°58.355′E |
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Overview
On the wast coast of New Zealand just below Timaru and 120km north of Dunedin lies Oamaru, a small coastal community. This makes an ideal point to stop for a night between the two if traveling south from Christchurch, since there is a sheltered harbour.
Cruising the region
This is a day stopover point right on the South Island, East Coast. Not a lot more to tell really.
Charts
- Land Information NZ
- NZ6433 Approaches to Oamaru; Oamaru Harbour
Radio Nets
- See New Zealand
- Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
To enter Oamaru Harbour needs local knowledge, but I can give you an idea. Go into the Bay immediately to the north of the Harbour. Come back up close to the Holmes Wharf breakwater. Nip close round it's end and you are in. Don't believe any transit marks until they are verified by a reliable local.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call a fisherman up on Ch 62. Choose an anchorage, holding is good. The town is fascinating and worth a visit.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
- Oamaru has a man-made harbour
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- fuel notes
- Water
- water notes
- Electricity
- electricity notes
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
- Portside Restaurant and bar.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
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