Waiareka Junction

Oamaru

Popular places to visit

In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

4/5(12 reviews)

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 Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

Oamaru Harbour

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Steampunk HQ during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

Grainstore Gallery

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Grainstore Gallery
Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St Lukes Anglican Church

Learn about the local history of Oamaru with a stop at St Lukes Anglican Church. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church

Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 311 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
AED 311
AED 357 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (480 reviews)
"Nice friendly place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 December 2024

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel
3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 305 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
AED 305
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (265 reviews)
"Room is fine. Spacious, two sinks, class, etc 15 minute walk to get to Victorian precinct. Fine if you are able to walk comfortably."

Reviewed on 15 November 2024

289 Midway Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AED 351 per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
AED 351
AED 405 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (407 reviews)
"Nice and clean. And the friendly staf. We live it."

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

Ascot Oamaru Motel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AED 322 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 322
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (639 reviews)
"Good secure and roomy"

Reviewed on 14 December 2024

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is AED 442 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
AED 442
AED 509 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
"Although this property is very good and it has its own uniqueness, only thing is you can check in only after 2:00 pm. We went around 1:00 pm, no staff available, We have to come back after 2:00 pm."

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Poshtel
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 396 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
AED 396
AED 456 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
"Lovely clean and spacious unit"

Reviewed on 4 January 2025

The Mews Oamaru
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Other neighborhoods around Waiareka Junction

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Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holmes Hill
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ardgowan
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Weston

While Weston might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whitestone Cheese Factory and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Weston
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Oamaru North

While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oamaru North

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