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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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====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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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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* ''See [[New Zealand]]'' | * ''See [[New Zealand]]'' | ||
* ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | * ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==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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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
* Oamaru has a man-made harbour | * Oamaru has a man-made harbour | ||
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+ | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
+ | None. | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''', & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}} | ||
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====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
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: electricity notes | : electricity notes | ||
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- | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
List places of interest, tours, etc. | List places of interest, tours, etc. | ||
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- | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | + | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== |
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- | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
* Portside Restaurant and bar. | * Portside Restaurant and bar. | ||
- | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
Available? | Available? | ||
- | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
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- | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
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- | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
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- | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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* [[South Island, East Coast]] | * [[South Island, East Coast]] | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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Revision as of 14:30, 30 August 2013
Oamaru, New Zealand
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| 45°5.923′S, 170°58.355′E |
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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
- See New Zealand
- Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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:
Contributors to this page |
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