South Hill Travel Guide

Oamaru

A sandy beach with scattered driftwood and sparse vegetation.
A marina with several sailboats and a green boat docked.
A coastal scene with boats docked at a pier and a hillside in the background.
A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.
A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

Stay near popular South Hill attractions

A harbor with several boats docked, a pier, and a building with a red roof.

Oamaru Harbour

8.8/10 (287 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
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Top hotels in South Hill

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is Rp985.021 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp985.021
Rp1.132.774 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (50 reviews)
"No parking and no idea that I had already paid for the room. Showed him my bank statement that had the amount withdrawn from my bank account. Will never use Expedia again."

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui

4 out of 5
8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is Rp6.156.384 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp6.156.384
Rp7.079.842 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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The Nest on Till
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway Oamaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.454.731 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp1.454.731
Rp1.672.941 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (743 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable, warm rooms with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. Lovely friendly owners and staff, all very welcoming. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend. Donna & Phoebe"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Oamaru Motor Lodge
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Where to stay in South Hill

Find the best South Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.

Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.

Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.

Holmes Hill

Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Grainstore Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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