Alps to Ocean Trail in Waitaki District

Alps to Ocean Trail in Waitaki District is an abandoned railway. It runs in a southeast-northwest direction and crosses Whitstone-Five Forks Road, Cormacks Kia Ora Road, Main Street, Gordon Street, Essex Street, Trailview Lane, Saleyards Road, Parsons Road, Old Mill Road, Chelmer Street, Avoca Drive and Waiareka Lane. It ends in a cul-de-sac.

Bicycle
designated
Road Type
cycle path
Route
southeast-northwest

Hotels

  • 1928 Cottage in Central Oamaru – approx. 3,8 km.
  • Pen-y-bryn Lodge – approx. 3,9 km.
  • Pen-y-bryn Luxury Lodge at Towey Street 41 (9401) – approx. 3,9 km.
  • Sunny South Hill – approx. 4,0 km.

Motel

  • Holmes Hill Motel – approx. 3,1 km.

Artwork

  • Wonderland Statue (artist: Thomas J Clapperton, bronze). The Wonderland Statue was created by Scottish Sculptor Thomas J. Clapperton and gifted in 1926 by former Mayor Robert Milligan. It has a Historic Place Category 2 listing in New Zealand - https://www.heritage.org.nz/the-list/details/7149. – approx. 3,9 km.

Bakeries

  • Vinbrux Bakery (Richard Vinbrüx, opening hours: Tue–Sat 8:30–17; Sun 8:30–14:30, wheelchair accessible) at Arun Street 36b (9400) – approx. 4,3 km.

Car dealerships

  • Smash Palace at Meek Street 1 – approx. 4,3 km.

Bank

  • Kiwibank (Post NewZealand) – approx. 4,4 km.

Petrol stations

  • Caltex (Diesel, Caltex, opening hours: open 24/7) at State Highway 1 – approx. 3,4 km.
  • BP (BP) – approx. 3,5 km.
  • Z (Z, wheelchair accessible) – approx. 4,3 km.

Fire station

  • Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) – approx. 450 m.

Convenience stores

  • Puff' n' Stuff Chelmer St Discounters (opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–17:30; Tue–Fri 9–17:30) – approx. 3,4 km.

Beauty salons

  • Blush – approx. 4,1 km.

Cafés

  • Vinbrux Bakery (takeaway, wheelchair accessible) at Arun Street 36b (9400) – approx. 4,3 km.

Butcher's

  • Danny's Butchery (opening hours: 8:30–17, wheelchair accessible) at Arun Street 32 (9400) – approx. 4,4 km.

Fast food restaurants

  • Eden Takeaways (fish & chips, takeaway) – approx. 4,1 km.
  • Domino's (pizza, takeaway) – approx. 4,3 km.

Guest house

  • Oamaru Creek B&B – approx. 4,2 km.
  • Oasis on Orwell B&B at Orwell Street 46 A – approx. 4,4 km.

Shelter

  • Elderslie Summer House (gazebo) – approx. 3,9 km.

Hostel

  • YHA Oamaru – approx. 4,1 km.

DIY stores

  • Mega – approx. 4,3 km.

Social facility

  • Plunket (Plunket) – approx. 4,4 km.