Waitaki District Council building, Oamaru

Name: Waitaki District Council building
Address: Oamaru, New Zealand

#10 among attractions in Oamaru

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The Waitaki District Council building, the former Oamaru Chief Post Office, is the seat of the Waitaki District in Oamaru, New Zealand. ()

Completed: 1884 (141 years ago)Coordinates: 45°6'3"S, 170°58'8"E

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Waitaki District Council building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Opera House, Steampunk HQ, St Patrick's Basilica, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

~910 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Library
Opera House, Oamaru
5 min walk • The Opera House in Oamaru, New Zealand, stands as a testament to the town's rich cultural heritage and Victorian architecture. This historic building, which also houses a library, is a focal point of the Oamaru community and a beacon for the arts in the region.
~750 ftSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Entertainment
Steampunk HQ, Oamaru
4 min walk • Steampunk HQ is an intriguing museum nestled in the coastal town of Oamaru, New Zealand. This unique attraction is a celebration of the steampunk genre, which melds Victorian-era industrial steam-powered machinery with futuristic innovations as imagined by past...
0.6 miN
Church
St Patrick's Basilica, Oamaru
15 min walk • St Patrick's Basilica stands as a beacon of faith and architectural beauty in the city of Oamaru, New Zealand. This stunning church, with its impressive stone facade and intricate Gothic Revival style, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the...
~400 ftS
45°6'7"S • 170°58'8"E
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Oamaru
2 min walk • Hiking, Bike trail, Park
0.8 miSE
45°6'37"S • 170°58'48"E
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru
22 min walk • Nature and wildlife tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
~180 ftS
45°6'5"S • 170°58'8"E
Forrester Gallery, Oamaru
1 min walk • Art museum, Museum, Art gallery
~640 ftS
Museum, Art museum
The Libratory, Oamaru
4 min walk • The Libratory is New Zealand's first dedicated steampunk art gallery and was created by Oamaruvian artist Damien McNamara. Opened in November 2010, it provides the local steampunk population a gallery in which to display their artwork and sculptures.
~950 ftS
45°6'12"S • 170°58'12"E
Grainstore Gallery, Oamaru
5 min walk • Art museum, Museum
0.8 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
North Otago Astronomical Society Observatory
22 min walk • The Stoke St Observatory or the North Otago Astronomical Society is situated in Stoke Street, Oamaru, New Zealand. The Society meets on the first Monday of each month.
~740 ftS
45°6'10"S • 170°58'12"E
Art On Tyne, Oamaru
4 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping

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Which popular attractions are close to Waitaki District Council building?

Nearby attractions include Forrester Gallery, Oamaru (1 min walk), Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Oamaru (2 min walk), The Libratory, Oamaru (4 min walk), Art On Tyne, Oamaru (4 min walk).