
Welcome
To the Ōamaru Heritage Celebrations 2023
The Ōamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations re-create the colour and atmosphere of 19th-century Ōamaru and Waitaki. The many 19th-century limestone buildings in the town and around the region are the setting for a range of events throughout the week including dances, traditional music, Victorian-style food, historical talks, a garden party, Victorian fashion, penny farthing races, concerts, and more.
Ōamaru is home of the famous Harbour Street Victorian Precinct, with fascinating stories about how the town’s “boom-and-bust” history created these unique streetscapes.
Whether you are watching, participating or both, in street clothes, Victorian fashion, or your own style, the Ōamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations offers something for everyone to enjoy.
This year's theme is "Migration Stories" exploring how we all came here in search of a better life.


Events Programme
The 2023 Programme is now complete! The printed brochure is available at any branch of Waitaki Public Library, Whitestone City (12 Harbour St) and many other Oamaru locations.
Updates to the printed brochure can be seen on our Updates page, or by checking our Facebook page.
Please click the link below for the online programme. You can also sign up to our mailing list for updates on events and ticket information.
Sharing our Journeys
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Join our mailing list for event updates and ticketing information.
Please note: we are volunteers and fully occupied running events this week, so we can't answer individual questions. Please read the Programme (link at top of this page)
or check the Updates on the Events page.
With thanks to our partners





