A gem of a place in a gem of a town! Yuriko and Dave are incredible hosts: super responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They were so welcoming and communicative from the moment we booked until we arrived. The apartment has all the basics you could want, and feels comfy and spacious. Bed is comfy (softer side), having access to a large washer and dryer was wonderful, and the house overlooks the town centre. Oamaru was a delightful surprise. In addition to being a great jumping off point for penguin-seeking, the town has a lovely waterfront, a steampunk/funky/art-driven street to explore (Harbour Street) and the best playground I’ve ever seen. We enjoyed a pizza and beer at the town brewery and had a delicious lunch at the little cafe in right on the water. We DID go further than the waterfront, but kept ending up back there! ;-)