Oamaru North
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Oamaru North Hotel Deals
Heritage Court Lodge
All good, central location and great views
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Clean room
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Room was clean and included all kitchenettes.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Colonial Lodge Motel
Our room had the basic kitchen motel amenities. The room was clean, the staff friendly and our parking in front of our room. The victorian buildings were well restored. We couldn't get a ticket to see the blue pinguins at night but we saw a few including young ones during the day inside the research ...
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Unit was clean, tidy, a little dated but in good condition. Conveniently located, helpful staff. The clincher for us is the dog-friendly classification allowing us to take with us our beloved black Labrador. The one thing that would lift the unit to 5 stars would be a heat pump/air conditioning. ...
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Casa Nova House
Outstanding experience!! Room so beautiful!
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Oamaru North
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
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 Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.
Waiareka Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.
