Presence On Harbour

Point of difference
Not your normal Gift Shop - Come and see for yourself...
Directions from nearest town
Presence on Harbour is located at no. 1 Harbour St, in the Historic Precinct of Oamaru, just a stone's throw away from the historic harbour and the finish photo frame of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. In fact you need to cycle past our shop to make it to the finish! Once you have completed the Trail and shared the mandatory congratulatory photos on your social media, take a break and meander back through the Precinct, not forgetting to pop in and reward yourself with an Alps 2 Ocean T-shirt from us in the process!
We have been established since October 2013 in the heart of the Historic Victorian Precinct in Ōamaru, Waitaki, in Harbour Street at the end of the A2O Cycle Trail, on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
The store is a former agricultural warehouse, so we have an amazing space for browsing in person, but if you can’t do that at the moment, just get a feel of some of our great New Zealand made and designed gift ideas, including Alps to Ocean tees and more, that we have on our website, www.presenceonharbour.co.nz
You must visit us to see the unique situation of the store and the wide variety of NZ made gifts, clothing and artwork from NZ artists that we have to show you, including Kiwiana and NZ icons, like Buzzy Bee and Tin Man, once you have finished the A2O Cycle Trail. Our website just shows a small collection of what’s on offer.
So do come and explore…… Ōamaru and the Waitaki
Our local, friendly team look forward to seeing you soon when you arrive in Ōamaru – look out for Ruby, our VW Beetle, parked in the street, we are just around the corner!
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FAQs
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a grade 2-3 (easy to intermediate) cycle trail. There are a variety of trail surfaces. Riders are advised to take certain essentials with them (e.g. first aid, repair kit, water, food). Parts of the trail pass through alpine environments, where conditions can change.
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Trail Safety
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Getting Here
Located in the South Island of New Zealand, halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown, is the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. It is recommended that you start your ride from Aoraki/Mt Cook - though there are numerous access points along the trail from which to start or end your ride.
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Trail Details & Maps
Each of the 9 maps show the elevation, trail surfaces, fitness, skill, traffic, safety notes, and highlights. Please consult the maps to ensure you are prepared for what you'll encounter on each section. Some sections are easy, others more difficult.
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See & Do
Want to know what you can do while visiting the South Island of New Zealand during your ride?
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