Ardgowan Travel Guide
Oamaru
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.
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.
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.
Grainstore Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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.
Top hotels in Ardgowan
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Very cool old building, walkable to everything, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Easy, friendly check-in. Room clean, well supplied and quiet.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
289 Midway Motel
Great location
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Poshtel
Very good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Colonial Lodge Motel
Our two bed unit was clean and well appointed. It was well out of the way of the main units so it was quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
Clean room, good location not far from the town centre, reasonably spacious, friendly & helpful staff.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardgowan
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.
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.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
