Oamaru North Travel Guide
Oamaru
Visit Oamaru North
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Oamaru Harbour
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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.
Forrester Gallery
In Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct is a magnificent historical building that houses a highly regarded art gallery where you will find eclectic exhibitions and exciting events.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Top hotels in Oamaru North
Oamaru Motor Lodge
This is the 5th motel that I have stayed in when in Oamaru and it is my favourite so far. It is clean, and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Heritage Court Lodge
Sparkling clean, good staff. Very nice Room
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Colonial Lodge Motel
The bedroom, kitchen and the bathroom was really tidy.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Friendly owners n staff. Been staying at this motel a few times per year whilst travelling South for a few years.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
Helpful staff, clean room, quiet, excellent parking
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Casa Nova House
Great place with super helpfull personal.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oamaru North
Ardgowan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Waiareka Junction
While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
