Earth Brick House, Oamaru

The Earth Brick House Bed & Breakfast in Oamaru is mainly interesting for its unusual hosts: Michael is a bookbinder by trade, a pennyfarthing rider by enthusiasm, sergeant in ALF's Imperial Army by promotion and a general eccentric. His wife Kahren owns the Slightly Foxed Secondhand Bookshop in the historic precinct of Oamaru. Michael and Kahren are truly nice and interesting people to meet. Some more information about the B&B and Oamaru can be found in my travel reports (in German).

The Bed & Breakfast is located at a quiet side road near the beach where the Yellow Eyed Penguins can be watched. It overlooks a garden, some fields and the ocean. There is only one room with a double bed for guests, who share the bathroom with their hosts. Michael and Kahren don't advertise the B&B's existence, apart from a listing at the local Tourist Information. You can try to reach them at home under +64-3-434-6210 or through the Tourist Info. Or, if you happen to be in Oamaru, check the bookbinder's workshop or the Slightly Foxed bookshop. They are well worth a visit anyway.