Chillawhile in Oamaru! For lovers of people, music, art, books, food and wine! A backpackers hostel with atmosphere, heart & soul! Starting at
$22 per person
Chillawhile Backpackers Art Gallery featured on Getaway Australia 2011 as Oamarui s creative hostel destinationi
Our Victorian homestead was built in 1883 during the colonial times of the British Empire, created by Welsh Historian W.H.S Roberts; the original name of the house was Marapua the Maori word for flower.
Chillawhile Art Gallery is an open Art Studio for creative guests and the Chillawhile Lounge is a meeting place for travelling musicians.
If you are an artist, musician or have an appreciation for music and art you will love Chillawhile Backpackers Art Gallery.
Directions
From North SH1 (Christchurch and Timaru) Go 3 blocks past New World Supermarket, first right (Frome Street) after Four Square and before Roberts park.
From South SH1 (Dunedin) Take SH1/Thames St north for 1km through Oamaru. Frome Street is first left after Roberts park and before the Four Square supermarket.
Directions / How to find Chillawile hostel We are located in the North End behind Roberts Park and are viewable from the Thames Highway, across the road from the Post Office, Public Pay Phone, Chemist/Pharmacy and ATM Money Machine. We are a short drive into the centre of town or a 25-minute walk; taxis from the bus are about $10
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