Oamaru Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture
Oamaru featuring outdoor art and art
Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and outdoor art as well as a family
Oamaru featuring interior views and art
Oamaru featuring rocky coastline, a sunset and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Oamaru

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.

Historic Precinct
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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
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
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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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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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Weston

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

Weston
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.363.076 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.363.076 ₫
2.717.568 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 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! (317 reviews)
"Delightful quirky themed rooms. Helpful and friendly staff and accommodating of our early checkout. Excellent location and handy to eateries. Definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Poshtel
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is 2.596.669 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
2.596.669 ₫
2.986.169 ₫ 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
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is 2.119.565 ₫ per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
2.119.565 ₫
2.437.500 ₫ total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel 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! (537 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
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Oamaru Holiday Homes 92 Aln Street

Oamaru Holiday Homes 92 Aln Street

4 out of 5
92 Aln Street, Oamaru
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House ...
"Loved the view.Would stay again for sure. Not sure you are aware the side cupboards in the bathroom are broken,just looking at them you would think they are ok, but as soon as you open the whole lot collapses. And just one other comment your cleaners need to lift the bottom of shower drain, it was ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2019

Oamaru Holiday Homes 92 Aln Street
180 Degrees sea view house

180 Degrees sea view house

3 out of 5
24 Tay St, Oamaru, OTA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
180 Degrees sea view house
Harold House

Harold House

4.5 out of 5
4 Dee Street, Oamaru
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
"Spacious home close to everything, the outside of the property looks so plain but once you walk inside it is beautifully renovated. Loved it."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2018

Harold House
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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 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
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
Forrester Gallery

Forrester Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Forrester Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Forrester Gallery