Historic Precinct Travel Guide

Oamaru

A steam locomotive with a sign reading "STEAMPUNK HQ" in front of a building.
A wall with six large insects attached to it.
A marina with several sailboats and a green boat docked.
An old, rusted train engine with a large front grille and a decorative headlight.
A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.

Stay near popular Historic Precinct attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Historic Precinct

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is Rp1.314.796 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
Rp1.314.796
Rp1.512.016 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (52 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and guests."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui

4 out of 5
8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is Rp6.012.791 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
Rp6.012.791
Rp6.914.710 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are located ...
Tirohanga Nui
Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Towey Street Oamaru
The price is Rp5.879.467 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp5.879.467
Rp6.761.387 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The property is a beautiful historic building with a peaceful atmosphere, and the room was spacious, spotless, and full of character. The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming, making the stay feel warm and personal. Overall, a fantastic experience ..."

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street

Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street

3.5 out of 5
28 Ure Street Oamaru
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail and Grainstore Gallery are located ...
Oamaru Holiday Homes 28 Ure Street
Penguin Retreat

Penguin Retreat

2.5 out of 5
2 Arun St Oamaru OTA
Stay at this beach apartment in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Harbour are located ...
Penguin Retreat
The Nest on Till

The Nest on Till

2 out of 5
35 Till Street Oamaru Otago
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located nearby.
The Nest on Till
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.

Where to stay in Historic Precinct

Find the best Historic Precinct areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.

Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.



Historic Precinct Travel Guide