Title: Ardgowan Travel Guide: Best of Ardgowan, Oamaru Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ardgowan](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardgowan-Oamaru-Hotels.0-n693174137706348544-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oamaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ardgowan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ardgowan.d693174137706348544.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ardgowan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardgowan.d693174137706348544.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ardgowan Travel Guide ## Oamaru ## Visit Ardgowan Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oamaru travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru.dx9135) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6737bcbb-31c6-47b0-b7e2-9933330a5de9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Blue-Penguin-Colony-South-Hill.d6112990.Attraction) ![Oamaru Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149721057/ddfc9a54-a971-4653-8259-74b5bba04c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru Harbour 4.5/5(6 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Harbour-South-Hill.d553248635149721057.Attraction) ![Steampunk HQ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/f4a181bd-20f7-48af-b692-c9d0c04d8f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Steampunk HQ 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Steampunk-HQ-Oamaru.d553248621526965317.Attraction) ![Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754738632/d2bac382-6c44-4c42-beb5-63d244b3810b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct 4/5(1 review) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Victorian-Heritage-Precinct-South-Hill.d553248635754738632.Attraction) ![Grainstore Gallery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293808/e5473cb5-deaa-41f0-bcb7-fd294ebd45f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grainstore-Gallery-South-Hill.d6293808.Attraction) ![St Lukes Anglican Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635711519767/eb935155-7eb9-4aa6-a791-1739c2ad0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St Lukes Anglican Church 4/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Lukes-Anglican-Church-South-Hill.d553248635711519767.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Ardgowan ![Brydone Hotel Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/393400/393302/5484cd94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brydone Hotel Oamaru 115 Thames Street Oamaru £68 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (596 reviews) Tout y était très bien! Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=393302&PinnedHotelID=393302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![Poshtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/3a4c4236_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poshtel 126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago £94 11 Apr - 12 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews) A very quirky place. A cross between Steampunk and the old boys cricket club from yester year. Clean. Comfortable. Very central location. But no on site parking at all - despite what is advertised. Woolworths car park next door and street parking abundant after hours. Lovely continental breakfast. ... Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=30982620&PinnedHotelID=30982620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/5e727648_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region £45 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby. 7.2/10 Good! (38 reviews) The room was very clean and up to standard Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![Oamaru Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4831000/4830942/028a872c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oamaru Motor Lodge 391 Thames Highway Oamaru £78 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (725 reviews) Clean strip motel with the usual amenities. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![Heritage Court Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3874300/3874294/b1a40bed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritage Court Lodge 346 Thames Highway Oamaru £70 29 Apr - 30 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (400 reviews) Convenient location and comfortable and well appointed room - perfect for our one night stay in Oamaru. Easy parking and ground floor room made access very easy. Would not hesitate to recommend to other travellers. We didn’t use the on site restaurant or bar facilities so can’t comment on that. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=3874294&PinnedHotelID=3874294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![The Mews Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16431800/16431762/b6179e0d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mews Oamaru 26 Exe Street Oamaru £84 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (356 reviews) Clean room, very comfortable and a good location Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=16431762&PinnedHotelID=16431762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) [See all 69 properties in Ardgowan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=693174137706348544) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Waiareka-Junction.dx693174134231367680) ![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 North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Oamaru-North.dx693174155926278144) ![Historic Precinct](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6a532f91-e93d-450a-bc4b-bca08d26b28c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Precinct While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Historic-Precinct.dx960797139941023744) ![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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Weston.dx693174149903732736) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Holmes-Hill.dx693174145776189440) ![South Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361416/83420f2c-183d-45ae-b511-9138b451e210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Hill If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-South-Hill.dx693174141824827392) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Ardgowan Travel Guide