Waiareka Junction Travel Guide
Oamaru
Visit Waiareka Junction
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Top hotels in Waiareka Junction
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
All the above plus the building and the breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
289 Midway Motel
Stayed 3 nights. Spacious, warm, clean and comfortable unit. Great staff, welcoming and helpful. Very good facilities. Great breakfast from onsite restaurant. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Great room layout. Spacious. Good size bathroom. Friendly staff. Good TV. Highlight was the double glazing. Had a great sleep and when we got up every car had left, even a mini bus full of tourists and we didn't hear a thing.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Mews Oamaru
Good standard motel. Spotless. 10-15 minute walk to central Oamaru
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Poshtel
Clean and comfortable. Partner reviewed Poshtel after our stay. Very helpful staff and facilities all good. Decor is unusual and interesting.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waiareka Junction
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
Ardgowan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Oamaru North
Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
