Oamaru North Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

4.5/5(31 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 showing boating, a bay or harbour and sailing

Oamaru Harbour

4.5/5(78 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 showing outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(40 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 which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

4.5/5(61 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery

Grainstore Gallery

4/5(16 reviews)

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
Oamaru which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St Lukes Anglican Church

4/5(5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Oamaru with a stop at St Lukes Anglican Church. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church

Activities

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

AU$52
Per adult
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Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
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Our pick of the best Oamaru North Hotel Deals

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AU$138 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (633 reviews)
"Nice room with all the necessary facilities."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AU$143 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (322 reviews)
A night away
"Over night stay on way to Christchurch. Great quiet place with convenient parking off street"

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Heritage Court Lodge
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AU$167 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (394 reviews)
"Property very clean but some facilities damaged including window catches. Toilet roll holder and hook for hanging towels in bathroom. Couldn’t check in at expected time as room not ready"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Ascot Oamaru Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel
3.5 out of 5
509 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AU$172 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (232 reviews)
"Nice and clean, warm and tidy"

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 2024

Colonial Lodge Motel
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru
The price is AU$164 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"Very friendly service with touchfull thoughts on free tasty muffins on arrival Only thing in this room is requires a fan in the bathroom to stop it from steaming up so much"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Casa Nova House
Casa Nova House
5 out of 5
1 Alt St, Oamaru North, Oamaru, Otago
The price is AU$498 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$498
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"The ladies were very helpful and very kind"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2024

Casa Nova House
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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

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