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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. Founded 1987 by Bob & Sue Berry (former farmers, rural downturn diversification) · Award-winning Windsor Blue (Champion of Champions 2006) · Original Farmhouse won 2005 Champion Original Cheese · 2023 NZ's Favourite Cheese Company · Diner & Deli opened 2023 Named after Oamaru stone · 25+ varieties · North Otago milk, no artificial additives · Employs 75+ staff · Winner (Windsor Blue), Champion of Champions (2006)

“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

Diner & Deli (Oamaru)Guided Factory ToursCheese Club (subscription)Celebration Cheese CakesGift VouchersWholesale Account EnquiriesSponsorship ApplicationRecipesWine & Food Matching GuidesWhitestone Cheese Bar (Auckland Viaduct)

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).