Ardgowan Travel Guide
Oamaru
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.
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.
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.
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 Ardgowan
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Good Location. But you have to walk some stairs to get to the room.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Poshtel
Lovely bathroom amenities and delicious breakfast. Handy location
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Charming stay in the heart of old Oamaru. Staff are gracious and lovely.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Clean strip motel with the usual amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Mews Oamaru
Laundry facilities, great for people without car. Easy walkable. Stayed in unit 9 this was at back. Some of apartments in front on busy road - might be noisy?
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
289 Midway Motel
Room was clean with everything we needed,the only thing that was a problem was that the toilet seat was broken
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardgowan
Waiareka Junction
While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.
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.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Grainstore Gallery 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.
