Oamaru North Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Oamaru North
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Oamaru North Hotel Deals
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Easy, friendly check-in. Room clean, well supplied and quiet.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Colonial Lodge Motel
Our two bed unit was clean and well appointed. It was well out of the way of the main units so it was quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
I wasn't so sure about this place when we arrived but we ended up having a very nice stay here. The bathroom was huge. The master bedroom had a comfy beds and the heated mattress pad was outstanding! My friends were in the second bedroom and she didnt like that her bed was against an outside wall ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Oerfect for a family
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
all good
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Casa Nova House
Supernice host, clean room and all renovated, historic, beautiful house!! Would 100% recommend this place to others.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to North Otago Museum 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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.
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 Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
