3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
If I ever visit New Zealand again I won't stop in Oamaru.
Oamaru
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Oamaru
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 North Otago Museum 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.
Waiareka Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.
Oamaru Motor Lodge
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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Popular places to visit
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.
Steampunk HQ
4/5(8 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Steampunk HQ during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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 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.
Forrester Gallery
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Forrester Gallery during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Grainstore Gallery
4/5(1 review)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Things to do
Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Oamaru
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Lovely stop for family history.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
The blue penguin colony was a disappointment.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
The station wok restaurant is a good Chinese restaurant, best Cantonese gourmet in South Island.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Cute historic friendly town to spend some time in. Loved the Victorian district
3/5 - Okay
CJ
We went to see Penguins but disappointed by lack of communication when penguins arrive. We saw 9 that came in at 9:30. We were told to be there at 8:30. We heard later that penguins normally don’t arrive until after 10:30 or 11.
- Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Steampunk HQ
- Oamaru Harbour
- Oamaru Gardens
- Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
- Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- Janet Frame House
- North Otago Museum
- Whitestone Cheese Factory
- Forrester Gallery
- Oamaru Hospital
- Grainstore Gallery
- Woolstore Complex
- St Lukes Anglican Church
- National Bank
- Steam Train
- Auto Museum
- NZ Malt Whisky Company
- Totara Estate
- Bushy Beach