Title: Historic Precinct Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historic Precinct](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Precinct-Hotels.d960797139941023744.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oamaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Historic Precinct Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historic-Precinct.d960797139941023744.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6a532f91-e93d-450a-bc4b-bca08d26b28c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Historic Precinct Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by chickbill - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ## Where to stay in Historic Precinct Find the best Historic Precinct areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Historic Precinct](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Historic-Precinct.dx960797139941023744) ![North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693174155926278144/b504fa7d-5b5c-4bf6-a483-c879d19a12a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [Find hotels in Oamaru North](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ardgowan If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ. [Find hotels in Ardgowan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=693174137706348544) ![At the end of the road is a gorgeous beach. After 3PM you are not allowed on it anymore, because the yellow eyed penguins will come back from their fishing activities. You can look at them, although you are quite high up and the penguins are tiny!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361416/83420f2c-183d-45ae-b511-9138b451e210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Hill 3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing. [Find hotels in South Hill](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=693174141824827392) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Weston When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [Find hotels in Weston](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=693174149903732736) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [Find hotels in Holmes Hill](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=693174145776189440) ## Top hotels in Historic Precinct ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/95751855_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £47 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees 6.8/10 (21 reviews) Great room thanks Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Pen-y-bryn Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478700/4478647/4ff69747_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pen-y-bryn Lodge 41 Towey Street Oamaru £421 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees 9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) I had a wonderful stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The property is a beautiful historic building with a peaceful atmosphere, and the room was spacious, spotless, and full of character. The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming, making the stay feel warm and personal. Overall, a fantastic experience ... Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=4478647&PinnedHotelID=4478647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71520000/71512300/71512286/3bfe4108_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru Oamaru Otago £144 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees 9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews) Lovely sensitively converted early home, lots of conveniences, comfortable and easy walking to town. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=71512286&PinnedHotelID=71512286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) [See all 79 properties in Historic Precinct](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=960797139941023744) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Otago-Museum-Oamaru.d6112980.Attraction) \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.