Holmes Hill Travel Guide
Oamaru
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Popular places to visit
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Steampunk HQ
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.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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.
St Lukes Anglican Church
St Lukes Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Oamaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Top hotels in Holmes Hill
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Very special
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2024
Oamaru Holiday Homes 8 Oxford Street
Sunny & Quiet in Blyth with unlimited fibre WIFI
It was wonderful to have a whole bungalow to ourselves, in such a quiet area, yet only a couple of minutes drive into fascinating Oamaru (where there's plenty of free parking). The beds were very comfortable, a lovely spacious lounge, with 2 large sofas, and it was good to be able to cook our own ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2019
289 Midway Motel
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable with kitchen cooking facilities andca nice clean bathroom and spacious, comfortable bed and good car parking space.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Poshtel
Great Hotel, quirky themed decor, friendly team and an incredible breakfast set up. Love that its an easy walk to dining precinct
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Beautiful heritage building. Friendly staff. Upstairs room but has a lift. Nice restaurant and bar.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holmes Hill
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Waiareka Junction
While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Totara Estate and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Ardgowan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ.
Oamaru North
Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
