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Chillawhile Backpackers

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Features

DVD Player
Internet Access
Dining Room
Computer/Internet
Wireless Internet
WiFi hotspot - free
WiFi hotspot - pay
BBQ Area
Bicycle Hire
Linen Provided

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Chill Awhile at Chillawhile, an oasis in the backpacking world especially for musicians and artists, as well as all lovers of people, music, art, literature, food & wine.

If you love music and art, and enjoy a soulful atmosphere, Chillawhile is the place to be.

Whilst in Oamaru, be sure to visit, Elephant Rocks, Moeraki Boulders, Yellow Eyed Penguins, Little Blue Penguins, Whitestone Cheese Factory and the Whitestone Quarry.

See live music at The Penguin Club and check out what's on at the Oamaru Opera House.

Don't leave Oamaru without a visit to the Grainstore Art Gallery, one of the most unique Galleries on the planet, you can find it in the Oamaru Historic Precinct - where the streets host architecture built from blocks of Oamaru Whitestone, foundered in the colonial times of the Victorian British Empire.

Chillawhile Backpackers & Art Gallery
© Painting of Chillawhile gifted from a guest.

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Further Information: Open Mic, Lucky Pot Dinners, Djembe drumming circles, learn poi dance, Giant Jenga, night time sessions by the out side fire, ping pong and an Open Art Studio/Gallery.
Testimonial: Dear Kelly, When we came to New Zealand our idea was to spend only a few days in each area. You have made a place here though where we have been able to put down some roots and connect with our surroundings on a much deeper level. Thank you so much for that opportunity. Love Jen Kelly, From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness, for opening this amazing space that feels so much like home. My soul found a place to rest, reflect, and recharge and that is so much more than I expected walking through Chillawhile's door. The time here with you and Saol, the town, all the folks met, has been magical and I leave a piece of myself here, so one day, I can return………. Many blessing to you and your family, and your own journey! Elisa
Location: We are a 5-minute drive into the centre of town or a 25-minute walk; taxis from the bus are about $8.00 3 blocks from New World, across the road from the licensed 4 Square and cash machine.
Cooking/Kitchen facilities: Dining Room
Linen & Laundry: Linen Provided
Services: Bicycle Hire
Internet: Internet Access, Computer/Internet, Wireless Internet, WiFi hotspot - free, WiFi hotspot - pay
Cable/TV/DVD/Stereo: DVD Player
Site Facilities: BBQ Area

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Lovely house, lovely people.

by TotalTraveller39125334465 (prior to 01/07/2010)

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We stayed here in Jan 2007 intending to stay for a night but there was so much going on we stayed 3. The owners were full of local info and made the place so welcoming. They even have a cinema in the art gallery at night! The house is an amazing old homestead and its a home really, more than your normal place ... Read More

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Location

1 Frome Street
Roberts Park
Oamaru Central Otago

Additional InfoWe are a 5-minute drive into the centre of town or a 25-minute walk; taxis from the bus are about $8.00 3 blocks from New World, across the road from the licensed 4 Square and cash machine.