Ōamaru Stone

Pure, natural New Zealand limestone

Bring your vision to life with the elegance and timeless appeal of Ōamaru Stone.

We offer bespoke cutting, carving, and shaping of Ōamaru Stone to virtually any size, shape, or design specification. This architectural limestone seamlessly complements both traditional and modern designs, making it ideal for exteriors, interiors, landscaping, and bespoke stonework.

Exceptional quality & purity

Renowned for its fine grain and consistent texture, Ōamaru Stone stands out with remarkable purity (94-98% calcium carbonate), contributing to its strength and long-lasting appeal.

Every block of natural Ōamaru Stone is unique, featuring colours and tones found only in limestone from our family-owned Parkside Quarry, nestled in New Zealand’s Waitaki district on the South Island.

• Kotakota – Ivory: A creamy, whiter limestone with occasional, exquisite bronze or gold veining.
• Karamea – Caramel: A denser limestone with warm, rich caramel hues.
• Pākākā – Autumnal: A highly coloured limestone with tones of ochre, rust, and copper.

Endless inspiration and possibilities

Ōamaru Stone’s durability and low maintenance make it an exceptional choice for residential, commercial, and public spaces. This timeless material adds a touch of grace and permanence to buildings, gardens, and outdoor settings. With a variety of face sizes, thicknesses, finishes, textures, and distinctive tones, Ōamaru Stone offers near-limitless options.

We thrive on the challenge of creating custom stonework, often for projects that may seem difficult to achieve with limestone. From external cladding to internal feature walls, our products encompass numerous applications, including decorative mouldings, columns, balustrades, railings, and even sculptures and artwork.

Ōamaru Stone limestone products and applications include (but are not limited to):
External cladding, internal feature walls, decorative mouldings (e.g., window and door jambs), columns, balustrades, landscaping features (garden walls, edging, retaining walls), fireplaces, engraved date stones, sculptures, and other artistic creations.

How much does Ōamaru Stone cost?

Architects, homeowners, and industry professionals often find Ōamaru Stone’s pricing to be highly competitive. As New Zealand’s only dedicated commercial limestone quarry, our family-owned operation ensures premium quality from extraction to packaging, coupled with cost-effective delivery across the country.

For those preferring a lighter-weight option, our limestone Slip cladding offers a practical solution that significantly reduces freight costs without sacrificing its timeless appeal. Typically, we can deliver a house lot of cladding (Slip, Veneer, or Block) within 4-6 weeks.

All Ōamaru Stone products are carefully packaged on custom-made pallets, securely wrapped and strapped for safe, efficient transport. A typical pallet weighs approximately 1400 kg, ensuring ease of delivery and handling.