True Coastal Romance. This historic home is over 100 years old and only walking distance from the famous Victorian Precinct and the sea. In the evenings, from your balcony in the Monterey Room you can look over the beautiful lights of the town and hear the sigh of the waves on the shore. The Precinct invites you to experience the Victorian atmosphere of the 1860s, amazing food and fine wines and creative Steampunk art forms. The vision from the The Monterey Room is reminiscent of Monterey Bay in California. Experience the vast sweep of coast of Oamaru Bay rimmed in white surf from Cape Wanbrow, sheltering Friendly Bay where boats ride at anchor and heading north as far as the eye can see. The Monterey Room provides your own fridge stocked with local delights, TV and coffee bar. We only accommodate one party of up to five people at a time. The Steinbeck Room in honour of the famous author and The Garden Room provide comfort and relaxation for additional guests in your party. Wake up refreshed to a complimentary breakfast cooked or continental in the hospitality of our dining room.

Your hosts John and Carol Robertson have relocated from Waiheke Island, Auckland having sold their law firm from which John has retired after 22 years in law and now setting up a B&B at 24 Wansbeck Street, Oamaru. Prior to practising law, John was a research scientist. Carol has taken a position in an Oamaru law firm and is excited about making a contribution to life in Otago. Carol was born and bred in Otago. Carol and John are looking forward to hosting guests at The Wansbeck and establishing their new life in North Otago.

From your accommodation at The Wansbeck explore Oamaru's Victorian Precinct considered today to be New Zealand's most complete streetscape of Victorian commercial buildings and matching anything in the Southern Hemisphere. A town of contrasts, the styles and architecture of the Victorian era in Oamaru coalesce with the modern through the art images of steam punk. Facades of buildings in Thames Street reminisce Roman temples and cafes in contemporary architecture offer delicious foods and fine wines. This is a town you should not pass by. The sunsets and sunrises looking out from The Wansbeck over the town and Oamaru Harbour can be breath-taking. Celebrate your time in Oamaru with a multitude of things to do, architecture to see, a wide range of award winning restaurants and breweries to visit. Visiting Oamaru is a must see if you are travelling in the South Island of New Zealand.