South Hill

Oamaru

At the end of the road is a gorgeous beach. After 3PM you are not allowed on it anymore, because the yellow eyed penguins will come back from their fishing activities. You can look at them, although you are quite high up and the penguins are tiny!
At the end of the road is a gorgeous beach. After 3PM you are not allowed on it anymore, because the yellow eyed penguins will come back from their fishing activities. You can look at them, although you are quite high up and the penguins are tiny!
Oamaru which includes sailing, boating and a bay or harbor
Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

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
Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

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 which includes 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 showing heritage architecture

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 featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

St Lukes Anglican Church
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

South Hill Hotel Deals

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is ₩81,743 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
₩81,743
₩94,004 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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.
6.6/10 (15 reviews)
Very small room for two people. Shared bathrooms ok. Very quirky and historical. A nice adventure

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Criterion Boutique Hotel
The Nest on Till

The Nest on Till

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.
Get rates
The Nest on Till
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 ...
Get rates
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 ...
Get rates
Penguin Retreat
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street Oamaru
The price is ₩119,855 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩119,855
₩137,833 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (582 reviews)
Excellent location. Bed was very comfortable. The room was clean. The toilettries were of nice quality and contributing to a charitable cause. I appreciate that. Due to our schedule, we did not try the restaurant. Overall, we were very happy and had no issues.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway Oamaru
The price is ₩145,698 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩145,698
₩167,553 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (707 reviews)
The room was spotless and very comfortable. Check in was quick and easy. Despite being on SH1 there was no noise in the evening and we slept well.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Oamaru Motor Lodge
See all 82 properties in South Hill
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around South Hill

This is the front of the Steampunk HQ building. It's a gallery that is totally dedicated to Steampunk. Steampunk is a funky art form that mixes the future with the past. Think victorian era, Jules Verne and time travel. Well worth a visit

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.

Historic Precinct
Default Image

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
Default Image

Waiareka Junction

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

Waiareka Junction
Default Image

Ardgowan

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

Ardgowan
North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand

Oamaru North

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

Oamaru North
Default Image

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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.

Weston

South Hill