Our hostel is a restored historic hotel, built in 1867. We are 80 metres from the information centre (I Site). We are well known for being clean, warm and friendly "just like home." The following amenities are FREE:- internet, pool table, off street parking, video library, tea and coffee. There are 2 lounges, one with TV and one without, a log fire, heated bedrooms and endless hot water.
We are part of the Historic Precinct and 10-minute walk to Little Blue Penguins.
Friendly helpful Manager.
Recommendations come from Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Frogs NZ, Lets Go and others.
Oamaru is situated between Christchurch and Dunedin. People often come across us by accident and find Oamaru to be a real treasure.
We are famous for our Little Blue Penguins, Yellow Eyed Penguins, collection of Victorian Oamaru Stone Buildings (the Empire Hotel being one of them) walkways, beautiful magnificent Public Gardens, Cheese Factory (with delish Cheese cake), beaches, plus much more.
Oamaru has a good selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and other amenities.
Make the Empire your base to explore the surrounding district: Moeraki boulders, Waitaki Valley, Elephant Rocks (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe was filmed here), Vanished World Trail with its dinosaur fossils, Graves Track to Pillow Lava, plus much more.
Refer to: tourismwaitaki.co.nz
Book extra nights as so much to see and do.

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