3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Oct 26, 2019If I ever visit New Zealand again I won't stop in Oamaru.
Oamaru
Travel Guide
Where to stay in Oamaru
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.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum.
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.
Poshtel
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is SAR101 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
SAR101
per night
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"Funky and interesting"
Reviewed on 9 May, 2024
Oamaru Motor Lodge
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is SAR124 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
SAR124
per night
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
"All good"
Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2024
Ascot Oamaru Motel
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is SAR111 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
SAR111
per night
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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! (377 reviews)
"Suitable place"
Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2024
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.
Highlands on Homestead -Tranquil rural property only minutes from town
Weston
Stay at this cabin in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attractions Janet Frame House and Oamaru Gardens are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Excellent location in lovely surroundings
"Beautiful wee room with a patio and small private garden in a lovely location just outside Oamaru. Highly recommended. Wish we could have stayed longer!"
Reviewed on 7 Mar, 2024
Stone Cottage in Central Oamaru (No Extra Cleaning Fee)
Oamaru
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"Great to have the whole house and plenty of space for a family of 4. Good location with central Oamaru an easy walk away. Very comfortable beds."
Reviewed on 28 Apr, 2024
Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home!
Oamaru
Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and housekeeping. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and St Lukes Anglican Church are ...
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.
Popular places to visit
Steampunk HQ
4/5(8 reviews)
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Steampunk HQ in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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 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 Victorian Heritage Precinct
4.5/5(3 reviews)
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
Grainstore Gallery
4/5(1 review)
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Grainstore Gallery in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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.
Reviews of Oamaru
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 14, 2019Lovely stop for family history.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Sep 2, 2019The blue penguin colony was a disappointment.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Apr 19, 2019The station wok restaurant is a good Chinese restaurant, best Cantonese gourmet in South Island.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Apr 4, 2019Cute historic friendly town to spend some time in. Loved the Victorian district
3/5 - Okay
CJ
Jan 10, 2019We went to see Penguins but disappointed by lack of communication when penguins arrive. We saw 9 that came in at 9:30. We were told to be there at 8:30. We heard later that penguins normally don’t arrive until after 10:30 or 11.