Title: Oamaru North Travel Guide: Best of Oamaru North, Oamaru Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oamaru North](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-North-Hotels.d693174155926278144.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oamaru](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Oamaru North Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oamaru-North.d693174155926278144.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oamaru North Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-North.d693174155926278144.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oamaru North Travel Guide ## Oamaru ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oamaru North Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oamaru travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru.dx9135) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 5/5(2 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 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 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 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) --- ## Top hotels in Oamaru North ![Oamaru Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4831000/4830942/b7e89f9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oamaru Motor Lodge 391 Thames Highway Oamaru £93 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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! (709 reviews) Convenient to town and large clean quarters. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Ascot Oamaru Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1867000/1866983/33849f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ascot Oamaru Motel 500a Thames Highway Oamaru £82 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.4/10 Good! (462 reviews) Good size, clean room. Very good 👍 Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1866983&PinnedHotelID=1866983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Heritage Court Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3874300/3874294/74681644_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritage Court Lodge 346 Thames Highway Oamaru £108 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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! (394 reviews) Very clean room. Owner very polite. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=3874294&PinnedHotelID=3874294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Colonial Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6891700/6891693/5d2972ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colonial Lodge Motel 509 Thames Highway Oamaru 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews) Our room had the basic kitchen motel amenities. The room was clean, the staff friendly and our parking in front of our room. The victorian buildings were well restored. We couldn't get a ticket to see the blue pinguins at night but we saw a few including young ones during the day inside the research ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=6891693&PinnedHotelID=6891693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=6891693&PinnedHotelID=6891693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629021/4c7f6961_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge 296 Thames Hwy Oamaru £94 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews) Unit was clean, tidy, a little dated but in good condition. Conveniently located, helpful staff. The clincher for us is the dog-friendly classification allowing us to take with us our beloved black Labrador. The one thing that would lift the unit to 5 stars would be a heat pump/air conditioning. ... Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=9629021&PinnedHotelID=9629021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Casa Nova House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72940000/72936200/72936167/e7bc4a8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Nova House 1 Alt St Oamaru Otago £257 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame ... 10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) Outstanding experience!! Room so beautiful! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Ardgowan.dx693174137706348544) ![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=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 Whitestone Cheese Factory 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) ### Waiareka Junction While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Waiareka-Junction.dx693174134231367680) ![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 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 Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oamaru-Holmes-Hill.dx693174145776189440) --- --- - [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) # Oamaru North 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