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North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand

Oamaru North

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

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Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street Oamaru
The price is ￥12,593 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
￥12,593
￥14,503 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (595 reviews)
It’s good overall accommodation

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥15,862 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
￥15,862
￥18,448 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (387 reviews)
Only problem was not with the Hotel but with the Council with unreasonable parking requirements. Because the Hotel has no parking you have to pay Council for the privilege to park on the street which equates to about $13 NZD per day.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Poshtel
Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥7,912 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
￥7,912
￥9,215 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (35 reviews)
Cool building but hotel itself needs rennovation. Room, to our great surprise, had no bathroom (or ac, or accessible plugs, or adequate lighting, or bedside table). Street noise is CONSIDERABLE, especially the trains which seem like they are running through the room, several times a nights. You can ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
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Where should I stay in Waiareka Junction?
With loads to explore in Waiareka Junction, it's a good idea to lock in a hotel close to its attractions. Steampunk HQ, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are some popular ones to add to your itinerary.
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Waiareka Junction

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
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

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

￥4,371
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
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