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The Unique Taste of Ōamaru: Food and Drink Heroes of the Waitaki Region

Bevan Smith from Riverstone Kitchen wearing a blue t-shirt and apron smiling to camera in amongst green trees.
Story Ōamaru & Waitaki
With a focus on sustainable and ethical production, Ōamaru's food and drink heroes are passionate about producing exceptional artisan products by harnessing the unique richness of their geographical location.

Whitestone Cheese Co.

Whitestone Cheese tasting platter in Ōamaru.
Place Ōamaru & Waitaki
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Whitestone Cheese opened its doors in 1987 in an old Ōamaru mechanic shop with one part-time cheesemaker. All these years on and the business produces 25 different kinds of cheese with a team of 75 strong.

Tees St

The interior of the Tees St cafe with plants hanging from shelves and the celling.
Place Ōamaru & Waitaki Editor's Pick
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Cucina’s day time counterpart with colourful, tasty brunch plates. The huevos rancheros have been winning ‘big brekkie’ traditionalists over since 2016 and the bombolino doughnuts are the mid-day treat you deserve.

Badger & Mackerel

The interior view looking down the whole of the Badger & Mackerel cafe with green hanging plants.
Place Ōamaru & Waitaki
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Badger & Mackerel Messhall is an Ōamaru hub for great food, excellent service and a refreshing mix of big brekkie classics and modern brunch plates.