South Hill

Oamaru

A sandy beach with scattered driftwood and sparse vegetation.
A marina with several sailboats and a green boat docked.
A coastal scene with boats docked at a pier and a hillside in the background.
A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.
A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

Stay near popular South Hill attractions

A road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

9.0/10 (194 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.
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South Hill Hotel Deals

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is ￥9,392 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
￥9,392
￥10,830 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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.
7/10 Good! (50 reviews)
"No parking and no idea that I had already paid for the room. Showed him my bank statement that had the amount withdrawn from my bank account. Will never use Expedia again."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui

4 out of 5
8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is ￥58,700 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
￥58,700
￥67,685 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are located ...
Tirohanga Nui
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Oamaru Otago
The price is ￥22,961 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
￥22,961
￥29,712 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (56 reviews)
"Great location to heritage precinct. Great little house, well presented and great facilities."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Big space in a great location

Big space in a great location

Oamaru Otago Region
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Victorian ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Good spot. There is a lot within walking distance (1.5-3km). The house is comfortable, but prepare to manage the heating and for some rooms to be cold. The view from the front room is great. The kitchen is light on amenities. Examples include no coffee maker (not even a press), no paper towels with ..."

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Big space in a great location
Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection

Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection

Oamaru Otago Region
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Very neat and clean. Modernized and upgraded facilities and the host put the heat pump on before we arrived so we were warm when we got there!"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

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Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection
Tyne above Town - Convenient. Comfortable. Clean.

Tyne above Town - Convenient. Comfortable. Clean.

Oamaru Otago
The price is ￥26,267 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
￥26,267
￥31,778 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are located nearby.
Tyne above Town - Convenient. Comfortable. Clean.
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Where to stay in South Hill

Find the best South Hill areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.

Oamaru North

While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are some notable places to visit nearby.

A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.

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.

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 Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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