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==Oamaru, New Zealand==
==Oamaru, New Zealand==
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'''Overview'''
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On the wast coast of New Zealand just below [[Timaru]] and 120km north of [[Dunedin]] lies [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oamaru '''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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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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====Cruising the region====
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This is a day stopover point right on the [[South Island, East Coast]]. Not a lot more to tell really.
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==Charts==
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'''Cruising the region'''
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; [http://www.linz.govt.nz/hydro Land Information NZ]
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: NZ6433 Approaches to Oamaru; Oamaru Harbour
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This is a day stopover point right off the [[South Pacific]]. Not a lot more to tell really.
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==Weather==
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* [[South Island, East Coast]]
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* ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Navigation==
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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.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
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Oamaru has a man-made harbour.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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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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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Anchorages==
* Oamaru has a man-made harbour
* Oamaru has a man-made harbour
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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* Portside Restaurant and bar.
* Portside Restaurant and bar.
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oamaru Oamaru]
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Latest revision as of 07:53, 16 August 2018

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Oamaru, New Zealand

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45°5.923′S, 170°58.355′E
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Local chartlet

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

Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

Islands

None.

Communication

Navigation

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.

Berthing Oamaru has a man-made harbour.

Call a fisherman up on Ch 62. Choose an anchorage, holding is good. The town is fascinating and worth a visit.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

  • Oamaru has a man-made harbour

Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

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

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

?

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion.

Comments

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