South Hill Travel Guide

Oamaru

Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour
Otago featuring an administrative building and interior views
Oamaru showing railway items
Oamaru featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

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 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
Oamaru featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St Lukes Anglican Church

4/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Oamaru with a stop at St Lukes Anglican Church. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church
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

Top hotels in South Hill

Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street
Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street
3.5 out of 5
28 Ure Street, Oamaru
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions St Lukes Anglican Church and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle ...
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Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street
Penguin Retreat
Penguin Retreat
2.5 out of 5
2 Arun St, Oamaru, OTA
Stay at this beach apartment in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Harbour are located ...
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Penguin Retreat
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is 2.331.569 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.331.569 ₫
2.681.304 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (674 reviews)
Good motel
"Condition of room was very good. Very warm and quiet. Small kitchenette. Average size bathroom with good shower water pressure (although ran out of hot water one morning). Bed was a little too soft and bouncy for our liking"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.435.703 ₫ per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
2.435.703 ₫
2.801.090 ₫ total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (306 reviews)
Very cool hotel!!
"This hotel was SO cool!! The old building had been transformed in to such a unique hotel. Undoubtedly the most unique place my wife and I have ever stayed!! Recommend it highly!!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Poshtel
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel 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! (363 reviews)
"Location is good and close to town."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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Heritage Court Lodge
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is 2.538.513 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.538.513 ₫
2.919.290 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (344 reviews)
"So new and clean, spa bath was awesome, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

The Mews Oamaru
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Other neighbourhoods around South Hill

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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.

Holmes Hill
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Waiareka Junction

While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Waiareka Junction
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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 Steampunk HQ.

Ardgowan
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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
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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

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