Oamaru’s creative hostel destination - Chillawhile Backpackers Art Gallery is Top of Town in the North End. Six minute drive to the little blue penguins, Ten minute drive to Yellow Eyed Penguins, or a beautiful walk along the coast or skyline into Oamaru’s wonderful historic center that is full of boutique shops galleries and artists work shops.
- Residing in a beautiful Historic 1883 building.
- Zenbu Internet and WiFi.
- Off street parking and bicycle stands.
- Highly recommended and reviewed.
-Free Laundry or $5 WiFi voucher when you share our YouTube video on Facebook.
- Check in 4-9pm with late checkout 11.30am, Late self check in is possible for private rooms.
- Wonderful environment and beautifully decorated.
- 3 communal kitchens
- outdoor gardens and fire with BBQ area
You can find Oamaru on New Zealand’s East Coast South Island between Christchurch and Dunedin.
Reviews
Chillawhile featured on Getaway Australia in 2011 as Oamaru’s creative hostel destination!
Featured Events
Chillawhile and Staff Guru Collective
- Friday 2pm – midnight
- Saturday 11am – midnight
- Sunday 11am – midnight
Weekend event Friday Saturday and Sunday from 13th January 2012 with Fire displays Friday through Sunday Nights.
**All workshops run 1 hour and cost $10 – Family’s welcome children workshops $5**
Fun days of workshops –
- Drumming – Djembe (for beginners)
- Fire Staff
- Body Staff
- Poi
- Hoola Hoop
- Juggling
Local Oamaru people and families are welcome, International guests staying in Oamaru with other accommodation providers are welcome.