Weston
Oamaru
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 Weston
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Very nice accommodation
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
This hotel's decor was rather dated, but the room was comfortable. The WiFi Internet was reliable and reasonably fast.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Poshtel
Quaint is the word. So different from chain hotels. Beautifully restored old building .witmemmem
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
All good, central location and great views
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Clean room
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Room was spacious and had everything we needed
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Weston
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Waiareka Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum.
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.
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
