Oamaru North Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

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 Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru showing outdoor art

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.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru showing boating, a bay or harbour and sailing

Oamaru Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

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.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery

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.

Grainstore Gallery
Forrester Gallery

Forrester Gallery

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

Our pick of the best Oamaru North Hotel Deals

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is NZ$166 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$166
17 July - 18 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! (676 reviews)
"Nice decor, clean and new. The kitchenette was nice. Will need to have a car or Uber to see attractions. The clerk gave a great recommendation for dinner and hints on wear to look for penguins."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 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 18 July to 19 July
NZ$152
18 July - 19 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! (363 reviews)
"Location is good and close to town."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Heritage Court Lodge
Colonial Lodge Motel
Colonial Lodge Motel
3.5 out of 5
509 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is NZ$135 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$135
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
"This place is so cute! Loved seeing the alpaca out the back too. Staff (Linda) was so lovely"

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Colonial Lodge Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$169 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$169
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (434 reviews)
"Bathroom fan needed to be bigger to remove bathroom stram"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Ascot Oamaru Motel
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru
The price is NZ$175 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$175
19 July - 20 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
"Very accommodating manager. Couldn't do more to make us comfortable!! One criticism is the shower was tricky!! Hot water didn't come on easily. We eventually got it going after seeing the notice on the wall. The shower floor was very slippery, as the curtains didn't keep the outside dry, so quite ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Casa Nova House
Casa Nova House
5 out of 5
1 Alt St, Oamaru North, Oamaru, Otago
The price is NZ$484 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$484
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great place with super helpfull personal."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Casa Nova House
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Other neighbourhoods around Oamaru North

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Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Ardgowan
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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Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Weston
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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
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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

Oamaru North Travel Guide

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