Oamaru North Travel Guide

Oamaru

Popular places to visit

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

5/5(2 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
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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
Oamaru showing rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and boating

Oamaru Harbour

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery

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
Forrester Gallery

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

Top hotels in Oamaru North

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is ₹7,584 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹7,584
₹8,835 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (676 reviews)
"Nice decor, clean and new. The kitchenette was nice. Will need to have a car or Uber to see attractions. The clerk gave a great recommendation for dinner and hints on wear to look for penguins."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (363 reviews)
"Location is good and close to town."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Heritage Court Lodge
Colonial Lodge Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel
3.5 out of 5
509 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is ₹6,006 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹6,006
₹7,042 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
"This place is so cute! Loved seeing the alpaca out the back too. Staff (Linda) was so lovely"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Colonial Lodge Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (434 reviews)
"Bathroom fan needed to be bigger to remove bathroom stram"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

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Ascot Oamaru Motel
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru
The price is ₹7,845 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹7,845
₹9,022 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
"Very accommodating manager. Couldn't do more to make us comfortable!! One criticism is the shower was tricky!! Hot water didn't come on easily. We eventually got it going after seeing the notice on the wall. The shower floor was very slippery, as the curtains didn't keep the outside dry, so quite ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Casa Nova House
Casa Nova House
5 out of 5
1 Alt St, Oamaru North, Oamaru, Otago
The price is ₹19,301 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹19,301
₹22,448 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great place with super helpfull personal."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Oamaru North

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Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Ardgowan
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
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Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Weston
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Waiareka Junction

While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Waiareka Junction
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Holmes Hill

Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Holmes Hill

Oamaru North Travel Guide