Historic Precinct

Oamaru

Oamaru showing outdoor art
Steampunk HQ which includes art
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor
Oamaru featuring interior views
Otago featuring an administrative buidling and interior views

Popular places to visit

Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(8 reviews)

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 showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

Oamaru Harbour

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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 featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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
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.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

4/5(12 reviews)

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

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

￥3,940
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
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Historic Precinct Hotel Deals

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Oamaru
The price is ￥22,066 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
￥22,066
￥28,553 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St Lukes Anglican Church and Grainstore ...
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Beautiful, Sweet Cottage
"Loved our stay here. It is walking distance to the Victorian Precinct and many shops and cafes. Was very quiet at night. The cottage is so pretty...beautiful wallpaper, art, linen curtains, comfy hotel-style sheets and towels. We had everything we needed and it was very clean. There is even an ocean ..."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Towey Street, Oamaru
The price is ￥41,982 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
￥41,982
￥49,304 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and St Lukes Anglican Church ...
"Very special"

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.

Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.

Oamaru
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Victorian ...
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Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.
Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home!

Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home!

Oamaru
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and St Lukes Anglican Church ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"It was right in the town centre , with free parking , so close to everything. Great place."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

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Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home!
Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Oamaru
The price is ￥105,035 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
￥105,035
￥135,177 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and St Lukes Anglican Church are located ...
"Good location well stylish living"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views
Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and St Lukes Anglican Church are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Great location, great little house!
"This is the cutest little house in exactly the part of town you want to be in. Perfect for my two-night stay- and they had great recommendations that made the stay even better"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

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Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Precinct

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.

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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.

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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
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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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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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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 Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.

Weston

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