Whitestone Quarries - Limestone Tours

Take a step into the heart of Ōamaru’s famous limestone quarries with a tour run by Ōamaru Stone in Weston. These tours provide a rare insight into the origins of the stone that built much of Ōamaru’s historic buildings. Visitors can see the stonecutters at work, learn about the geology of the region, and explore the sustainable methods used to extract this prized material. This is a perfect excursion for architecture enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the materials that shaped New Zealand's Victorian heritage.