Waiareka Junction
Oamaru
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
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.
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.
St Lukes Anglican Church
St Lukes Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Oamaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Top hotels in Waiareka Junction
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
It’s good overall accommodation
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Poshtel
An amazing property staff fantastic particle karen( Scottish lady ) breakfast excellent will definitely recommend and will definitely stay again 5 star plus
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Room was clean and met staff on check in. Was an overnight stop so can’t really give an accurate assessment. Old building with high ceilings and cozy enough
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
We didn't reuire the laundry.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
Convenient location and comfortable and well appointed room - perfect for our one night stay in Oamaru. Easy parking and ground floor room made access very easy. Would not hesitate to recommend to other travellers. We didn’t use the on site restaurant or bar facilities so can’t comment on that.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
The Mews Oamaru
Clean room, very comfortable and a good location
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiareka Junction
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are top sights worth seeing.
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 Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum.
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.
