Gilchrist Store
Heritage Tourism
Be sure to call into this iconic piece of New Zealand history- a "must see" attraction on your Central Otago Rail Trail adventure- this equals heritage tourism at it's best.
Visit our Oturehuas Gilchist Store. This historic building in the centre of Oturehua town is one of the best known stores in Central Otago. Built in 1899 this store is a rare delight for any nostalgia enthusiast, successfully merging the old and the new.
The shelves boast display memorabilia such as the original telephone exchange, an antique bacon slicer, tinned coffee and food from the late 1800’s.
Present day goods are also sold.
Eftpos and Credit Cards are accepted.
- NZ Post Depot: Where you can post your rail trail mementos
- Crafts
- Hand knitted items
- Local Adamson’s clover & Thyme Honey (Wedderburn)
- Rail Trail books & Postcards
- Rail Trail t-shirts, caps & hats
- Old fashioned boiled sweets
- Famous Jimmy’s Pies, Humble pies and sausage rolls
- Books by Local Authors
- NZ titles and Authors
- Grahame Sydney (available again)
- Barista Made Coffee
- Cakes and muffins
- Apples and Bananas
- Assorted Cold Beverages
- Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate
Summer Hours
Monday – Friday 7.30 am – 5.00 pm
Saturday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Sunday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Winter Hours
Monday – Friday 7.30 am – 5.00 pm
Saturday 8.00 am – 2.00 pm
Sunday 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Winter weekend closing hours may vary, so please phone the store first 03 4445808
Proud to be using NZ made products.