Welcome to The Mill House. Built in 1879, The Mill House is a former historic flour mill located along the banks of the Waianakarua River. The Mill House is the ideal spot to break your long journey, or a great place to stay while you enjoy the many local attractions. An iconic and well-known building, the Mill House is steeped in history and, whilst recently renovated, still has many of the original features.

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Accomodation

Historic Lodge & Studios

Enjoy stylish, ensuite rooms in historic lodge or self-contained studios. An iconic building, The Mill House is in a convenient central location, within easy distance of a variety of spectacular local attractions.

Historic Lodge Room

Historic Lodge Family Suite

Large Studio

Standard Studio

Create an Ever Lasting

Experience

Just fifteen minutes south of Oamaru and 60 minutes north of Dunedin, The Mill House is in a convenient central location, within easy distance of a variety of spectacular local attractions: Moeraki, penguins, Kakanui beaches and coastal drive, Clark’s Flour Mill, Totara Estate, Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct and farmer’s market. Nearby activities include hiking and mountain biking in the Herbert Forest, or swimming at the local beaches.

Explore

Nearby Attractions

Oamaru

Oamaru, the largest town of the Waitaki District, has a rich history and proud heritage.

Explore Oamaru's heritage in the Victorian Precint, where you will find, shops, galleries and traditional crafts.

Blue Penguin Colony

Visit the Oamaru Blue Penguin colony, home to the worlds smallest penguin.

Join the tour to catch our little friends return home from a day of fishing at sea.

Moeraki Boulders

Visit the Moeraki boulders, a group of large spherical stones on New Zealand's Otago coast.

These boulders are a very popular spot for photographers - and for good reason!

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Welcome to The Mill House