Waiareka Junction 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Top hotels in Waiareka Junction
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
This hotel is crying out for a good interior designer. With such a handsome exterior and storied history it’s such a shame the interior is a disjointed mishmash of (mostly tacky) styles. The room decor can best be described as 50 shades of blah, reminiscent of a prison cell, leaving this guest wondering ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Poshtel
An amazing property staff fantastic particle karen( Scottish lady ) breakfast excellent will definitely recommend and will definitely stay again 5 star plus
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Lovely old hotel with great location
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
property good
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
Convenient location and comfortable and well appointed room - perfect for our one night stay in Oamaru. Easy parking and ground floor room made access very easy. Would not hesitate to recommend to other travellers. We didn’t use the on site restaurant or bar facilities so can’t comment on that.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Mews Oamaru
Clean room, very comfortable and a good location
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiareka Junction
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.
Ardgowan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are top sights worth seeing.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
