Oamaru Accommodation, South Island, East Coast, NZ Chillawhile Backpackers & Art Gallery
Whilst in Oamaru, be sure to visit, the Whitestone Cheese Factory and the Whitestone Parkside 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 means to relax for a time. Chillawhile is a continually evolving space that reflects its inhabitants and is designed to entice, stimulate and encourage those within its walls to explore, inwardly and outwardly, the inherent creativity that lurks within.
The walls are adorned with colourful artwork and there is a plethora of paraphernalia at your disposal to create your own visual or melodic masterpiece.
Open art gallery where you will find a wide range of mark making materials and media, which you can use freely and become one of our displayed artists. For your musical exploration we have a large collection of noise making instruments including; strings, wind, percussion and pianos.
Chillawhile has a series of activities every week - Open Mic Night, Lucky Pot Dinner, Djembe drumming circles, Maori Poi dance, whilst Friday a visit to the famous live music venue The Penguin Club for the free jam night with other guests.
27 Beds at Chillawhile accommodation . Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Wifi can be accessed throughout the Chillawhile Victorian Home, beds are fully made. Check in 4-9pm checkout time is 11.30am.
Chill Awhile at Chillawhile.....
Chillawhile Backpackers & Art Gallery Accommodation in Oamaru! A veritable haven for the creatively inclined or curious and all lovers of life, people, music, art, literature, food & wine. Laid back creative backpackers accommodation with atmosphere, heart & soul!