Weston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Our pick of the best Weston Hotel Deals
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
"Our room, a junior suite was huge. Really good bed. Warm and and excellent bathroom etc. Handy location. Good parking. Excellent breakfast. Huge dinner"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Poshtel
"The room is clean and hotel was very nostalgia filled with alot of historic items."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Mews Oamaru
"Clean room."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
"Stayed two nights at the property. Property was clean and great to have a kitchen. Location was close to town but not really walking distance. There is a supermarket and Warehouse close by which was handy. Couple of things could be improved - couches were so hard, really uncomfortable to sit on. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
"No parking and no idea that I had already paid for the room. Showed him my bank statement that had the amount withdrawn from my bank account. Will never use Expedia again."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
"Nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Weston
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 Steampunk HQ.
Waiareka Junction
While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ.
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.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Grainstore Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
