Standing proudly on top of the hill overlooking a lower South Island town, this once-grand hospital now sits decaying and derelict. Little positive future can be foreseeable aside from demolition for this location as the buildings were purpose built as a hospital and not a motel, there are simply too many buildings and grounds for the owners to know what to do with. The hospital-turned-backpackers was opened on 2 December 1872 and closed in 1998, much of the site including its operating theaters, x-ray, psychiatric and emergency departments have been abandoned since.
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I love these pics especially that first one! Can almost smell that rust!
I had a look around this place (just from the outside) last year, after stumbling across it while driving exploring our holiday town. A fascinating place, and awesome location – I wish I’d explored further. Maybe next time. I love old buildings. Not necessarily abandoned ones – just being able to see the different usages and modifications over time adds to the interest.
where is it? I’d love to visit!
Where abouts is this place?
So sad to see the old hospital like this
It’s all gone/Demoed now, Old Oamaru hospital.
yep all gone now but i have aerial vid and photos of is deconstruction as i have bin following it through from start to finish
Correction There was never a Psychiatric department in this building. All Psychiatric inpatient services were in Dunedin.This Hospital was Medical (2 wards) Surgical (2 wards} Children (1 ward) OP Theatre+2. OPD, Physio, Occ, therapy, Kitchens and dining room All gone now. Maternity Annexe still standing as Motels. Engineering shop, Boiler House and residences on site.