Waiareka Junction Travel Guide

Oamaru

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 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 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
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
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

Top hotels in Waiareka Junction

Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is 2.499.211 ₫ per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
2.499.211 ₫
2.874.164 ₫ total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
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! (305 reviews)
"Great boutique hotel with friendly and welcoming staff. Plentiful continental breakfast with lots of variety."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Poshtel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is 2.322.029 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
2.322.029 ₫
2.670.333 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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
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! (361 reviews)
"Really handy to the town and shopping and cafes. Unfortunately the unit was cold on arrival...no heating turned on and extremely cold day. Unit was very clean and tidy. There was a locked door to the next unit and you could hear all conversation."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 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 2.486.886 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.486.886 ₫
2.859.943 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 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! (342 reviews)
"Will highly recommend to friends and families."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is 2.175.768 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.175.768 ₫
2.502.133 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (532 reviews)
"Clean and warm hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel
3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is 2.198.364 ₫ per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
2.198.364 ₫
2.528.126 ₫ total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (291 reviews)
"It is a retro property, very clean and very hospitable hosts."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

289 Midway Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiareka Junction

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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
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 Steampunk HQ.

Ardgowan
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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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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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