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Oamaru

Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor
Otago featuring an administrative buidling and interior views
Oamaru showing railway items
Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

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

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 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 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
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

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

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Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

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South Hill Hotel Deals

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

3 Tyne St, Oamaru, Otago Region
The price is ￥8,946 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
￥8,946
￥10,288 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Amazing building and warm, friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Criterion Boutique Hotel
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Internet reception very poor/no instruction for tv combined with poor internet reception we were unable to view any programs"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

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Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.
Big space in a great location

Big space in a great location

Oamaru
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Victorian ...
Great location
"Very tidy, everything we needed and an excellent location. Very good value for money"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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Big space in a great location
Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Oamaru
Fully refundable
The price is ￥102,020 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
￥102,020
￥131,297 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Good location well stylish living"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Oamaru
The price is ￥21,465 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
￥21,465
￥27,432 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grainstore Gallery and Alps 2 Ocean ...
10/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"This property is absolutely beautiful. We only had time for an overnight stay, but would highly recommend it for a longer stay. There is a steep walk up to the property, but there is just about everywhere in NZ. The accommodation is spotlessly clean and walking distance to the seals and penguins. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
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 Grainstore Gallery are ...
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!
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Oamaru showing outdoor art

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While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

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Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail 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 Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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.

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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.

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