Title: Historic Precinct Travel Guide: Best of Historic Precinct, Oamaru Travel 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)[Historic Precinct Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Precinct.d960797139941023744.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historic Precinct Travel Guide ## Oamaru ![This is the front of the Steampunk HQ building. It's a gallery that is totally dedicated to Steampunk. Steampunk is a funky art form that mixes the future with the past. Think victorian era, Jules Verne and time travel. Well worth a visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6a532f91-e93d-450a-bc4b-bca08d26b28c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/1fefa418-3f5f-4e5c-9c6d-3ce169103c3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru which includes boating, a bay or harbour and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149721057/bea39418-8f6f-4474-891a-3e1452f8c76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/f4a181bd-20f7-48af-b692-c9d0c04d8f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293808/e5473cb5-deaa-41f0-bcb7-fd294ebd45f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historic Precinct Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oamaru travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru.dx9135) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oamaru showing rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and boating](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) ![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](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 featuring street scenes and heritage architecture](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 showing heritage architecture](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) ![Oamaru featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](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) ![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. ](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) ### Things to do ![Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47098935/2717acc8-1e45-4d38-b00b-4502f9dfc64a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket £21 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oamaru-penguins-evening-viewing-ticket.a47098935.activity-details) [See all activities in Oamaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Historic Precinct ![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 30 Mar - 31 Mar 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=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&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 £141 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grainstore Gallery and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle ... 10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Beautiful property Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=71512286&PinnedHotelID=71512286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Tirohanga Nui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124990000/124981600/124981578/282acfe6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tirohanga Nui 8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region £605 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=124981578&PinnedHotelID=124981578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Pen-y-bryn Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478700/4478647/f2df2143_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pen-y-bryn Lodge 41 Towey Street Oamaru £341 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ... 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=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=4478647&PinnedHotelID=4478647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122830000/122820900/122820802/5e64b8f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection Oamaru Otago Region £178 11 Apr - 12 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=122820802&PinnedHotelID=122820802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37998400/37998311/017a894e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till Oamaru Oamaru Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews) Great location, great little house! This is the cutest little house in exactly the part of town you want to be in. Perfect for my two-night stay- and they had great recommendations that made the stay even better Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=37998311&PinnedHotelID=37998311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=37998311&PinnedHotelID=37998311&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) [See all 76 properties in Historic Precinct](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Historic Precinct hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=960797139941023744&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=960797139941023744&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=960797139941023744&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=960797139941023744&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=960797139941023744&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=960797139941023744&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Historic Precinct ![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) ![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 Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Holmes-Hill.dx693174145776189440) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Waiareka-Junction.dx693174134231367680) ![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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Ardgowan.dx693174137706348544) ![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) ![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) --- --- - [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) # Historic Precinct Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app