Historic Precinct

Oamaru

Oamaru which includes outdoor art
Historic Precinct
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor
Oamaru featuring interior views
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Popular places to visit

Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

Try out interactive displays, marvel at intricate creations, get lost in a light show or just have some bizarre fun at this art gallery with a difference.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru featuring a bay or harbor, boating and sailing

Oamaru Harbour

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

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery

Grainstore Gallery

Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.

Grainstore Gallery
Oamaru showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St Lukes Anglican Church

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 Blue Penguin Colony

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 Blue Penguin Colony

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

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Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
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Top hotels in Historic Precinct

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
5 out of 5
41 Towey Street, Oamaru
The price is P18,771 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P18,771
per night
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and St Lukes Anglican Church ...
"Very special"

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024

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 3.5-star vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
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
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is P5,486 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,486
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (675 reviews)
"Conveniently located with many dining options around. Room size is what you would expect of a motel, however, it's very clean."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is P5,392 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
P5,392
per night
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jun 27, 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,210 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P5,210
per night
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (307 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 Jul 1, 2025

Poshtel
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Precinct

Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor

South Hill

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

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Holmes Hill

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

Holmes Hill
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Waiareka Junction

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Waiareka Junction
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Ardgowan

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

Ardgowan
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Oamaru North

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

Oamaru North
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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 Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Weston

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