Waiareka Junction

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 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 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 street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in 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
Oamaru showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St Lukes Anglican Church

Learn about the local history of Oamaru with a stop at St Lukes Anglican Church. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

P2,034
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Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
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Top hotels in Waiareka Junction

Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is P5,541 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P5,541
P6,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)
"Property is centrally located and was well maintained."

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Poshtel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P4,706 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
P4,706
P5,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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! (631 reviews)
"Perfect for a 1 night stay in Oamaru, passing through on the way to Dunedin and to see the Little Blue Penguins. Upon checkin the young man working at reception was polite and helpful. The room and other facilities were meticulously clean, well equipped, dry and warm."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is P4,780 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P4,780
P5,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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! (472 reviews)
"Just a good place to stay in the middle of town. Nice friendly staff."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P5,335 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P5,335
P6,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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! (391 reviews)
"Good price, wifi good, clean, friendly"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

Ascot Oamaru Motel
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P4,625 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
P4,625
P5,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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! (322 reviews)
A night away
"Over night stay on way to Christchurch. Great quiet place with convenient parking off street"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Heritage Court Lodge
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel
3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is P4,932 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
P4,932
P5,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (255 reviews)
"Handy to business area shops etc. A basic no frills motel."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2024

289 Midway Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiareka Junction

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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
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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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ardgowan
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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 Steampunk HQ.

Weston
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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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