Things to do in Oamaru
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What to do in Oamaru
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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
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.
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.
Oamaru Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Gardens, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
You can take time to visit Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail during your travels to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Areas of Oamaru
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.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct 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 Oamaru Gardens and Whitestone Cheese Factory.
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 Oamaru Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.