Ardgowan Travel Guide

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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 spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Forrester Gallery

Forrester Gallery

4/5(7 reviews)

In Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct is a magnificent historical building that houses a highly regarded art gallery where you will find eclectic exhibitions and exciting events.

Forrester Gallery
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

Our pick of the best Ardgowan Hotel Deals

Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is NZ$179 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$179
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (301 reviews)
"We love Poshtel! From our arrival to our departure, everything was wonderful. The staff is incredibly kind and offered a wealth of information. Each room in the hotel is uniquely decorated. There are a lot of shopping and dining options within walking distance."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Poshtel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is NZ$165 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$165
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (674 reviews)
Good motel
"Condition of room was very good. Very warm and quiet. Small kitchenette. Average size bathroom with good shower water pressure (although ran out of hot water one morning). Bed was a little too soft and bouncy for our liking"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is NZ$152 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$152
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (359 reviews)
"Really handy to the town and shopping and cafes. Unfortunately the unit was cold on arrival...no heating turned on and extremely cold day. Unit was very clean and tidy. There was a locked door to the next unit and you could hear all conversation."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Heritage Court Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is NZ$156 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$156
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (530 reviews)
"Last time I stayed at this Hotel was 30 years ago. Was perfectly adequate for a comfortable nights stay. Central Oamaru, so good location with plenty of free parking at the rear of the Hotel. Happy with my stay overall."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is NZ$176 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$176
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (342 reviews)
"Will highly recommend to friends and families."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

The Mews Oamaru
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel
3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is NZ$155 per night from 26 June to 27 June
NZ$155
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
"It is a retro property, very clean and very hospitable hosts."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

289 Midway Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ardgowan

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Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oamaru North
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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
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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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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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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