Two people cutting a tiered wedding 'cake' made of Whitestone artisan cheese wheels, decorated with fresh flowers, on a rustic barrel display.

Established · 11 signalscheesemaker Otago

Whitestone Cheese

Name: Whitestone Cheese
Address: 469 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand, Otago, NZ
Telephone: 03 434 8098
Location: Whitestone Cheese
Rating: 4.6

4.6(601 reviews on Google)

Whitestone Cheese was founded in 1987 by Bob and Sue Berry, former farmers who diversified into cheesemaking during a rural downturn. Whitestone Cheese, an Otago cheesemaker founded in 1987, crafts over 25 varieties from North Otago milk, including award-winning Windsor Blue and Original Farmhouse · They were named NZ's Favourite Cheese Company in 2023 Winner (Windsor Blue), Champion of Champions (2006) · Winner (Original Farmhouse), Champion Original Cheese (2005)

“crafted by the best artisan producers in the world.”

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Their Story

Whitestone Cheese was founded in 1987 by Bob and Sue Berry, former farmers who diversified into cheesemaking during a rural downturn. The company was named after the distinctive Oamaru stone. Their factory was built in Oamaru in 1987, and their Original Farmhouse cheese, a recipe from Colin…

What They Make

Shop All Cheese, Gift Selection, Cheese Club subscriptions, Celebration Cheese Cakes, Black Label Cheese, Blue Cheese, Soft Cheese (including Brie and Camembert), Semi-soft Cheese, Feta and Fresh Cheese (Cows Feta), Vintage Cheese, Seasonal Cheese, Clearance Cheese, Waxed Cheese, European Style Cheese, Halloumi.

Awards & Recognition

Champion of Champions — Winner (Windsor Blue)(2006)
Champion Original Cheese — Winner (Original Farmhouse)(2005)
NZ's Favourite Cheese Company — Winner(2023)
NZ Champions of Cheese Awards — Trophy Winner(2025)
Award winners — Winner(2026)

More from Whitestone Cheese

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How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Otago Farmers Market

Otago·Sat 8-12:30

Direct Sales

469 Thames Highway, Oamaru North, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand

Online

NZ wide delivery, online shipping, monthly/bi-monthly Cheese Club subscription delivery, physical store pickup (Diner & Deli/Cheese Shop).