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.
Grainstore Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina 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.
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
Short stay, good for a hassle free bed when travelling/stopping through, great staff, very clean
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Tirohanga Nui
Penguin Retreat
Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street
The Nest on Till
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Check in was excellent. Very friendly and helpful. We were given a room upgrade. A pleasant surprise. The Bistro and dining room were great. The food was a bit pricey but we didn’t mind paying a bit more to eat in when we were looked after so well. We would stay there again.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Hill
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Steampunk HQ.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail 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 Janet Frame House and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Ardgowan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Oamaru North
Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Janet Frame House and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
