Ardgowan Travel Guide
Oamaru
Visit Ardgowan
Popular places to visit
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
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 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.
Top hotels in Ardgowan
Poshtel
"I absolutely loved this accommodation, and it was much better than expected :). Looking forward to next time already."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
The Mews Oamaru
"Good place to stay"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
"First place I would stay at when in Oamaru, also great location as far as being in the center of town"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
"Spacious room and good location"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
"nice"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Alpine Motel
"The double glazed windows certainly help to keep the road noise down. The bathroom sink needs to be changed to a mixer as the hot water is very hot. The bathrooms must be around 40 years old and need a good going over. A nice clean motel room close to town. I have stayed here a number of times."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ardgowan
Oamaru North
Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Grainstore Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
