Ōamaru Public Gardens
A Victorian garden completed in 1876, featuring a Chinese garden, a Japanese red bridge, glasshouses and fairytale sculptures, ideal for a leisurely stroll.
The Public Gardens cover about 13 hectares, with Oamaru Creek running through them. Highlights include a vermilion Japanese arched bridge, a Chinese-style courtyard built in cooperation with Huzhou, China, a glasshouse showcasing tropical plants, a rose garden and a Victorian fountain. The sculptures in the Fairyland Garden draw on fairy-tale themes. Spring is the best season, when rhododendrons, camellias and roses are in bloom. Entry is free. It is about a 15-minute walk from the town centre and can be combined with the historic district.
Opening hours
All day (greenhouse 10:00–16:00)
Nearby sights
- Forrester Gallery
- Ōamaru Opera House
- Victorian Precinct
- Steampunk HQ
- Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Bushy Beach Scenic Reserve
- Totara Estate
- Riverstone Castle