Historic Precinct

Oamaru

A steam locomotive with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ" in front of a building.
A wall with six large insects attached to it.
A marina with several sailboats and a green boat docked.
An old, rusted train engine with a large front grille and a decorative headlight.
A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.

Stay near popular Historic Precinct attractions

A harbor with several boats docked, a pier, and a building with a red roof.

Oamaru Harbour

8.8/5 (287 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
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Top hotels in Historic Precinct

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is P3,248 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P3,248
P3,735 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (50 reviews)
"No parking and no idea that I had already paid for the room. Showed him my bank statement that had the amount withdrawn from my bank account. Will never use Expedia again."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui

4 out of 5
8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is P22,553 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P22,553
P25,936 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are located ...
Tirohanga Nui
Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Towey Street Oamaru
The price is P21,428 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
P21,428
P24,643 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The property is a beautiful historic building with a peaceful atmosphere, and the room was spacious, spotless, and full of character. The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming, making the stay feel warm and personal. Overall, a fantastic experience ..."

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street

Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street

3.5 out of 5
28 Ure Street Oamaru
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Grainstore Gallery are located ...
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Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street
Penguin Retreat

Penguin Retreat

2.5 out of 5
2 Arun St Oamaru OTA
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Harbour are ...
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Penguin Retreat
The Nest on Till

The Nest on Till

2 out of 5
35 Till Street Oamaru Otago
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located nearby.
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The Nest on Till
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Where to stay in Historic Precinct

Find the best Historic Precinct areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.

Oamaru North

While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are some notable places to visit nearby.

A vintage blue car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Deja Moo."

South Hill

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

Weston

While Weston might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.

Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Grainstore Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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