Ardgowan

Oamaru

Popular places to visit

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

Try out interactive displays, marvel at intricate creations, get lost in a light show or just have some bizarre fun at this art gallery with a difference.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru featuring a bay or harbor, boating and sailing

Oamaru Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery

Grainstore Gallery

Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.

Grainstore Gallery
Forrester Gallery

Forrester Gallery

In Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct is a magnificent historical building that houses a highly regarded art gallery where you will find eclectic exhibitions and exciting events.

Forrester Gallery

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

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Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
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Top hotels in Ardgowan

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is P5,163 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P5,163
P5,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (522 reviews)
"Room was well priced and had all we needed. My only negative comment would be the pressure of the water, very poor but bathroom was lovely"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is P5,181 per night from 19 May to 20 May
P5,181
P5,958 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
"Very unique structure... you ring a bell and wait for host to open the door (a key code allows you to enter hotel on your own once you check in). Building is unique -- a loft-style bank / hunting lodge (yes, it is all of those things). Town has preserved much of its historic buildings, and repurposed ..."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Poshtel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P4,959 per night from 8 May to 9 May
P4,959
P5,703 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (665 reviews)
"Very tidy and pleasant"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,988 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
P4,988
P5,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
"A nice clean & comfortable room - ideal for working away."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Heritage Court Lodge
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is P5,693 per night from 11 May to 12 May
P5,693
P6,547 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (339 reviews)
"Beautiful quaint little spot to stay. Room was absolutely lovely with fluffy robes for when you are out of the spa bath. Young girl working reception on arrival waa sweet, pleasant and helpful. We had a downstairs room and didn’t hear noise from any other guests. Would highly recommended The ..."

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P5,869 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
P5,869
P6,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (430 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Ascot Oamaru Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ardgowan

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Oamaru North

While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oamaru North
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Waiareka Junction

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.

Waiareka Junction
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
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Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holmes Hill
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Weston

While Weston might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.

Weston

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