South Hill Travel Guide

Oamaru

Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour
Otago featuring an administrative building and interior views
Oamaru showing railway items
Oamaru featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

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.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru showing rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and boating

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.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery

Grainstore Gallery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Grainstore Gallery
Oamaru featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St Lukes Anglican Church

4/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Oamaru with a stop at St Lukes Anglican Church. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Steampunk HQ during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Steampunk HQ

Top hotels in South Hill

Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street

Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street

3.5 out of 5
28 Ure Street, Oamaru
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions St Lukes Anglican Church and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle ...
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Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street
Penguin Retreat

Penguin Retreat

2.5 out of 5
2 Arun St, Oamaru, OTA
Stay at this beach apartment in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Harbour are located ...
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Penguin Retreat
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is 2.337.813 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
2.337.813 ₫
2.688.500 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (316 reviews)
"This is a fabulous place to stay. So very cleverly put together. Felt safe and very welcome. Could have some background music in lobby and breakfast room. Great breakfast. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Poshtel
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is 2.746.378 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
2.746.378 ₫
3.158.366 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (346 reviews)
"The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is 2.366.237 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
2.366.237 ₫
2.721.173 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (681 reviews)
"Friendly clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

3 out of 5
252 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is 2.069.951 ₫ per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
2.069.951 ₫
2.380.444 ₫ total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Quick and easy, self contained, perfect for a stopover on our way to Christchurch"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around South Hill

Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

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Holmes Hill

Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Holmes Hill
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Waiareka Junction

While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Waiareka Junction
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Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Ardgowan
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Oamaru North

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

Oamaru North
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Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Weston

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