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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

P1,480
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
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Top hotels in Ardgowan

Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is P5,493 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
P5,493
P6,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (283 reviews)
Good but with limitations
"When we checked-in we thought wow what an amazing hotel, that’s perfect in every way. However if you’re staying more than one night, be warned that our room had no storage space for clothes and only 2 clothes hangers. There’s one chair and no table, so for 2 people this could be an issue. The bar ..."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025

Poshtel
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is P5,018 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P5,018
P5,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (517 reviews)
"Central location. Clean and lots of parking. Older feel to the hotel as it was a historic building that eas renovated but lots of character."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P4,866 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P4,866
P5,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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! (348 reviews)
Night stop over
"Excellent easy & friendly check in. Room quiet, clean & comfy"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Heritage Court Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P4,421 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P4,421
P5,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (661 reviews)
"Property was clean and tidy. Easy access as i arrived later in the day after reception was closed."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is P6,068 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
P6,068
P6,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (338 reviews)
"This motel has a fresh remodel and is in great shape. Nice and clean, no smells. Really well done, highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P5,704 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P5,704
P6,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (429 reviews)
"Unit was just what we needed, clean and tidy and great service from all staff. Would def use again"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

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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 Oamaru Gardens 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 Oamaru Gardens 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 Oamaru Gardens and Whitestone Cheese Factory.

Weston

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