Built on mid-Victorian gold and grain booms, and the birthplace of the frozen meat industry, Oamaru is an increasingly popular holiday destination for tourists to New Zealand. It offers fine architecture, interesting history, local markets, antique shops, and galleries, as well as natural features such as little blue and yellow-eyed penguins within walking distance of the city center. This book is for armchair travelers as well as visitors to Oamaru. It covers history, what to see and do, and local events. Detailed information about heritage walks to nearby attractions including Totara Park and the stone quarry is included.