Waiareka Junction

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

4/5(12 reviews)

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

4/5(8 reviews)

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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Waiareka Junction 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
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is ₩137,897 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
₩137,897
₩158,582 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is ₩126,799 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
₩126,799
₩145,820 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews)
Very cool hotel!!
"This hotel was SO cool!! The old building had been transformed in to such a unique hotel. Undoubtedly the most unique place my wife and I have ever stayed!! Recommend it highly!!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Poshtel
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
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is ₩113,732 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
₩113,732
₩130,792 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (534 reviews)
Lovely building
"It was a lovely room. Just the right size for our one night stay. We were annoyed that the electric blanket was incredibly hard to find and plug in to use. I broke my permanent bracelet trying to lift the whole mattress to get to the plug on both beds. The heater has 3 different places to make sure ..."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

3 out of 5
252 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is ₩103,423 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
₩103,423
₩118,936 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (221 reviews)
"Great stay, basic but everything we needed."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

AAA Thames Court Motel
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Other neighborhoods around Waiareka Junction

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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 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
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Ardgowan

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

Ardgowan
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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
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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.

Oamaru North

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