Things to do in Oamaru

Good way to see some penguins if you didn’t make any prior arrangements to see more.

This is a place to experience a strange feeling. When I first saw it, I thought it was an industrial museum because there were steam locomotives and other industrial relics piled up at the door. After entering and reading the introduction, I realized that this is the headquarters of steampunk. The so-called steampunk is a science fiction theme based on the Victorian era, which originated from the 1980s to the early 1990s. In this magical world, the early technology and steam power of the Industrial Revolution are infinitely mythical and used everywhere. Gentlemen wearing top hats drive steam locomotives roaming in the sky. Haha, I really learned a lot. After the visit, I feel that my overall quality has improved again.

Oamaru White Stone Town, South Island, New Zealand Walking into the quiet White Stone Town, it feels like going back to the most prosperous port city of Oamaru in the 19th century. The buildings in the town are all built with solid white stone, which is probably why it got its name! A European style travels back to the prosperous Victorian era. It is a unique town that combines history and humanity!

The town is rich in limestone, also known as Oamaru stone, and the stone for many buildings in Dunedin is also obtained from here. Such as Dunedin Station, University of Otago buildings and so on. Of course, most of the old buildings in the town use this kind of stone, especially Harbor St., a street full of handicrafts that can be mined for treasures.

It's a great place with great scenery. The feeling of living in harmony with animals is also great. You can see sea lions, walruses and penguins here. Of course, if you come earlier, you can enjoy this feeling of freedom even more.

Oamaru Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden in New Zealand. Flowers bloom all year round, and each season has flowers of different colors. It is very beautiful. In the park, there are dense forests and beautiful fountains and sculptures on the wide lawns. It is definitely a garden that makes people feel good and is worth a walk.

There is a place called Moeraki on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Whenever the tide goes out, you can see more than 50 huge round stones exposed on the sea surface. It is more appropriate to say that they are giant stone eggs rather than stones. Its round shape and magical internal structure make everyone who sees these stones sigh from the bottom of their hearts. There are many speculations about these round stones. Scientists believe that they were formed by geological movements. But why they are only here is a mystery. We are lucky enough to feel these strange stones up close and explore their internal structure. The tour guide said that the beach is private and the owner has opened a store next to it. It is free to visit the big boulders, but you just need to patronize the store's business.

A very unique steamship, still providing excellent service despite being over a century old. There are Chinese staff on board, and the buffet restaurant on the other side is quite good. Enjoy a relaxed and pleasant time in Queenstown.

Milford Sound is a must-see, one of the world's five great fjords. A word of advice for those driving: there are many photo spots along the way, don't miss them, such as Monkey Creek. Secondly, there are three or four boat companies operating fjord tours, with both large and small boats. I chose a small boat and saw dolphins.