The highway hous in Oamaru is a decent Bed and Breakfast. We found the room too small and noisy. It is not called the highway hous for nothing, the highway passes straigth in front of it. The breakfast was good but what made it a special experience was what happened after our stay. We forgot a thermo shirt in our... More

Delightful, spotless, good position for a 5min drive or brisk walk to city centre. An excellent full English breakfast (with lots of fresh raspberries from the garden). Norman prepared a hand drawn map of the sights we should stop at on the way. His hosting on a par with Wolfgang (Athole Guest House, Bath). Those taller beware of bumping your... More

We spent two nights with the lovely Norman and Stephanie. This is a really well placed B & B, a short drive from the centre of town and just around the corner from Whitestone Cheese factory. Great advise on what to do with our time in the area and when the best time for key penguin watching. The Sun Room... More

Another little gem of a B and B, 5 minutes drive from town, Norman made us feel really welcome, giving us some good advice on how to use our time and some pointers on where to eat. Our room was great they do the little things right fresh milk to make your tea with. Great nights sleep, good shower and... More

Having spent more than one night at Highway house I can only say you will be greeted by wonderful hosts Norman and Stephanie are two retired school teachers who have certainally learnt the art of making you feel at home in their lovely english style mansion. This B&B is by far the best option in Oamaru the breakfast is to... More

I'm going to keep this review short -- this is a perfect B&B experience just off the main road in Oamaru. - Friendly, charming and informative owners - Delicious home-cooked breakfasts. Ours included homemade yogurt and bread, piles of fresh fruits including raspberries, rhubarb and preserved peaches, and the option of a hot English breakfast as well. - Perfectly maintained... More

We spent a night here on our way up the East Coast and must say that it lived up to the reviews. We stayed in the Mahogany Room with the perfectly designed ensuite bathroom. Norman and Stephanie had the entire house remodeled prior to turning it into a B&B and they clearly thought of everything. Norman provided us with maps... More

We stayed at 16 places in 31 days during our South Island trip in Sep/Oct 2012. Norman & Stephanie's Highway House was the best B&B for the money (we stayed at another B&B in Cardrona that was probably nicer in terms of amenities, but it also cost far more). I'd give it 6/5 in the "Value" category if I could.... More

Oamaru is a wonderful, Victorian little town and the B&B is Victorian itself, and made out of limestone. My husband and I stayed for one night and this was a wonderful stay and the location is excellent. Although the B&B is on the corner of a main street and a side street, once inside, we couldn't hear any traffic noise.... More