Waiareka Junction
Oamaru
Visit Waiareka Junction
Popular places to visit
Oamaru Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Top hotels in Waiareka Junction
289 Midway Motel
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable with kitchen cooking facilities andca nice clean bathroom and spacious, comfortable bed and good car parking space.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Poshtel
Great Hotel, quirky themed decor, friendly team and an incredible breakfast set up. Love that its an easy walk to dining precinct
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Room very clean - staff very nice. In a good central location. Really enjoyed our breakfast. Overall good...
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
The Mews Oamaru
Lovely clean room. Big spa bath. Comfortable bed. Warm and cozy room with great kitchenette.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Great staff. Nice place to stay.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Criterion Boutique Hotel
if you love a victorian vibe place this a hotel to stay. Me and my partner really love the place and their foods are superb.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waiareka Junction
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
