Here is our pick of the best places to find independent food producers in Ōamaru, from bakers and cheesemongers to pickle makers and vegetable growers.
Gift Guide 2025: Neat Gifts from Neat Places in Aotearoa
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Auckland
Welcome to the Neat Places Gift Guide 2025, packed with beautiful, practical, and interesting finds from local businesses across Aotearoa.
Whitestone Cheese Deli & Diner
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Ōamaru & Waitaki
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.
Harbour Street Bakery
Place
Ōamaru & Waitaki
Visit Harbour Street Bakery in Ōamaru for a delicious range of bread, buns, pies, cookies and other goodies. Whatever you choose, you’re in for a treat.
