South Hill Travel Guide
Oamaru





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Popular places to visit

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church
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.

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

Steampunk HQ
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.
Top hotels in South Hill

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Room was clean and met staff on check in. Was an overnight stop so can’t really give an accurate assessment. Old building with high ceilings and cozy enough
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Tirohanga Nui

The Nest on Till

Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street

Penguin Retreat

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
It’s good overall accommodation
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Hill

Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour.

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.

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.

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 North Otago Museum.

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.

Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
