The Great Waitaki Warm Up: Sip, Savor and Celebrate Winter in Ōamaru

Next date: Friday, 01 August 2025 | 07:30 AM to Saturday, 16 August 2025 | 10:00 PM

This August, Ōamaru is turning up the heat with The Great Waitaki Warm Up - a two-week celebration of winter comfort, fabulous flavourand local flair. Ten favourite cafés, barsand eateries are serving up limited-edition winter warmers. Think steaming mulled wine, rich hot toddies, spiritedand decadent hot chocolates, rich hand-crafted coffee blends, hearty soupsand even a baked brie.

It’s your invitation to get out, warm upand support local.
Whether you're catching up with mates, craving a quiet moment or planning a winter date, you'll find something to savour - made with care, served with heart.
“This is about connection - giving people a reason to come out, gatherand enjoy what our local spots do best,” says Dan Lewis, Real Radio.

“Seriously something for absolutely everyone”, says Alex Regtien, Waitaki App. “Get amongst it”.
Proudly sponsored by Waitaki Appand Real Radio.
The Great Waitaki Warm Up invites everyone to explore, tasteand celebrate the season - one hot cup (bowl or plate) at a time.

Venues include:
Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli, 469 Thames Highway
Badger & Mackerel, 175 Thames Street
The Brydone Hotel, 115 Thames Street
Short Black Café, 45 Thames Street
Last Post Restaurant Pub, 12 Thames Street
Victoria Lounge, 7 Thames Street
Casa Mia Espresso, 1 Tyne Street
NZ Whisky Collection, 9 Tyne Street
Harbour St Collective Café, 8 Harbour Street
Craftwork Brewery, 10 Harbour Street
check out the Waitaki App button for all of the Winter Warm Up descriptionsand mouthwatering images.

 

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Oamaru