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.
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.
Top hotels in Ardgowan
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Good Location. But you have to walk some stairs to get to the room.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Poshtel
This is by far one of the best hotels we’ve stayed in, in NZ and the world.. It’s clean, very comfortable and quirky which we love. The staff are so friendly and helpful, shout out to Cathy and the younger lady with dark hair (apologies that I can’t remember her name). The continental breakfast is ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Charming stay in the heart of old Oamaru. Staff are gracious and lovely.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
The Mews Oamaru
Great location with good parking. Easy to find. Very clean and tidy, Was very warm day and would have been good if windows had been left open during the day so room not so hot on arrival as no aircon unfortunately. Unfortunately road noise travelled thru the bathroom fan (windows double glazed so ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Clean strip motel with the usual amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Ascot Oamaru Motel
No live TV!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 Steampunk HQ and Grainstore Gallery.
Oamaru North
Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Steampunk HQ and Grainstore Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Grainstore Gallery 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.
