Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Tours

In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.
In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

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Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

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 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 showing heritage architecture

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 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 heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

St Lukes Anglican Church
Forrester Gallery which includes heritage architecture

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

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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
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Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
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Oamaru Motor Lodge
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago
Poshtel
Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
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Criterion Boutique Hotel
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

2.5 out of 5
285 Thames Street Oamaru
Alpine Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel

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Colonial Lodge Motel
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Big space in a great location

Oamaru Otago Region
Big space in a great location
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