Historic Precinct
Oamaru
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Popular places to visit
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Steampunk HQ during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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.
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.
Historic Precinct Hotel Deals
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Although the rooms are small. The bed was comfortable and fresh. The kitchen and bathroom could be cleaner but were still satifactory
Reviewed on 26 November 2025
Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Very special
Reviewed on 31 March 2024
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Very conveniently situated in historic precinct. Sea view. Comfortable and well-appointed. Friendly welcome. Excellent, prompt communication. Parking on site. Restful and spacious.
Reviewed on 6 November 2025
Cozy 2 Bedrooms Lavender Garden House at Oamaru, sweet as home!
It was right in the town centre , with free parking , so close to everything. Great place.
Reviewed on 19 February 2025
Big space in a great location
Very tidy, everything we needed and an excellent location. Very good value for money
Reviewed on 4 July 2025
Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.
Lovely house to stay in with all of its charm. Great to have a view as we dont have one at home. Everything went well with all the comforts for the evening.
Reviewed on 23 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Historic Precinct
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, Totara Estate and Oamaru Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waiareka Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Totara Estate and Steampunk HQ.
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 Steampunk HQ.
Historic Precinct
- Places of interest
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- Oamaru Harbour
- Steampunk HQ
- Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
- Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- Grainstore Gallery
- St Lukes Anglican Church
- Woolstore Complex
- Auto Museum
- Steam Train
- NZ Malt Whisky Company
- Moeraki Boulders
- Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Riverstone Castle
- Whitestone Cheese Factory
- Hampden Beach
- Oamaru Gardens
- North Otago Museum
- Janet Frame House
- Bushy Beach
- Oamaru Hospital
- Totara Estate
- Totara Estate
- Forrester Gallery
- Old School Gallery
- National Bank
