Oamaru North 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 Oamaru North
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Great staff. Nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Heritage Court Lodge
Nice, clean hotel...suited our purpose for 1 night
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Colonial Lodge Motel
Friendly staff and room was tidy
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Ascot Oamaru Motel
For the price we paid the room was certainly value for money . clean and tidy .
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
The Manager was very obliging. I have allergy problems, he aired our pre booked room and ensured there was NO artificial sprays applied to the room. Parking was great. Presentation excellent. A note here: The boundary fence by the laundry is pretty dilapidated. The area surrounding the washing line ...
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Casa Nova House
Stunning quiet place to stay and wonderful hosts.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oamaru North
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.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Totara Estate and Oamaru Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
