Waiareka Junction
Oamaru
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Popular places to visit
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront 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
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Very nice place and very convenient location
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Oamaru Motor Lodge
We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were excellent
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
289 Midway Motel
Stayed 3 nights. Spacious, warm, clean and comfortable unit. Great staff, welcoming and helpful. Very good facilities. Great breakfast from onsite restaurant. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Poshtel
Beautiful historic building. Very walkable to nearby resturaunts and town sites. Lovely lounge. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Colonial Lodge Motel
Very comfortable stay in a clean and spacious room. A little road noise but not bad at all.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Heritage Court Lodge
I wasn't so sure about this place when we arrived but we ended up having a very nice stay here. The bathroom was huge. The master bedroom had a comfy beds and the heated mattress pad was outstanding! My friends were in the second bedroom and she didnt like that her bed was against an outside wall ...
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Waiareka Junction
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony 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 Oamaru Gardens and North Otago Museum.
Oamaru North
While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
