Waiareka Junction Holidays

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North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand

Oamaru North

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

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Our pick of the best Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street Oamaru
The price is NZ$160 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$160
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (584 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is NZ$106 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$106
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
6.6/10 (19 reviews)
For a budget hotel, I found myself having the most comfortable sleep in any of the hotels I stayed at in New Zealand! The rooms were super small without TV and en-suite bathroom, but I didn't expect it given this is 1 of only 2 remaining original continuosly ran hotels in the town.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago
The price is NZ$246 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$246
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (374 reviews)
Room clean, breakfast not available until 8am - a little late to start for a business trip

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Poshtel
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With loads to explore in Waiareka Junction, it's a good idea to lock in a hotel close to its attractions. Steampunk HQ, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are some popular ones to add to your itinerary.
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Waiareka Junction

In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

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 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
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