Oamaru North

Oamaru

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 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 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

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 North Hotel Deals

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is ₩122,454 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
₩122,454
₩140,823 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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! (676 reviews)
"Nice decor, clean and new. The kitchenette was nice. Will need to have a car or Uber to see attractions. The clerk gave a great recommendation for dinner and hints on wear to look for penguins."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is ₩109,886 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
₩109,886
₩126,369 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (363 reviews)
"Location is good and close to town."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Heritage Court Lodge
Colonial Lodge Motel

Colonial Lodge Motel

3.5 out of 5
509 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is ₩110,602 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
₩110,602
₩127,195 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
"This place is so cute! Loved seeing the alpaca out the back too. Staff (Linda) was so lovely"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Colonial Lodge Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel

3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is ₩109,239 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
₩109,239
₩125,626 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (434 reviews)
"Bathroom fan needed to be bigger to remove bathroom stram"

Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Ascot Oamaru Motel
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
296 Thames Hwy, Oamaru
The price is ₩125,684 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
₩125,684
₩144,540 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
"Very accommodating manager. Couldn't do more to make us comfortable!! One criticism is the shower was tricky!! Hot water didn't come on easily. We eventually got it going after seeing the notice on the wall. The shower floor was very slippery, as the curtains didn't keep the outside dry, so quite ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Casa Nova House

Casa Nova House

5 out of 5
1 Alt St, Oamaru North, Oamaru, Otago
The price is ₩373,467 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
₩373,467
₩429,491 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Great place with super helpfull personal."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Casa Nova House
See all 73 properties in Oamaru North
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 Oamaru North

Default Image

Ardgowan

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

Ardgowan
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.

South Hill
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 Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.

Weston
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 Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

Waiareka Junction
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

Oamaru North