South Hill

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 road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

9.0/10 (194 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.
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South Hill Hotel Deals

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is NT$2,312 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
NT$2,312
NT$2,659 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi 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 2026/8/31

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui

4 out of 5
8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is NT$10,573 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
NT$10,573
NT$12,159 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Harbour are ...
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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
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago
The price is NT$3,604 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
NT$3,604
NT$4,144 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (431 reviews)
"I travel to Oamaru a lot and somehow only just found Poshtel on Expedia. Easily the best hotel I’ve stayed in here. The room was spotless, comfortable and full of character, quirky vintage and steampunk touches that actually feel like Oamaru. Everything was clean, well thought out and a real step ..."

Reviewed on 2026/9/13

Poshtel
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Where to stay in South Hill

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

Oamaru North

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

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 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.

Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.

Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.

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