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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====
====Cruising the region====
This is a day stopover point right on the [[South Island, East Coast]]. Not a lot more to tell really.
This is a day stopover point right on the [[South Island, East Coast]]. Not a lot more to tell really.
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==Approach and 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.
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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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.
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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===Anchorages===
* Oamaru has a man-made harbour
* Oamaru has a man-made harbour
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Revision as of 14:30, 30 August 2013

Oamaru, New Zealand

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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.

Cruising the region

This is a day stopover point right on the South Island, East Coast. Not a lot more to tell really.

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Charts

Land Information NZ
NZ6433 Approaches to Oamaru; Oamaru Harbour

Radio Nets

Approach and 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 Options

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

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

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.)

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

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

Forum Discussions

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

External Links

References & Publications

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

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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