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 which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(8 reviews)

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.

Steampunk HQ
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 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)

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.

Grainstore Gallery
Forrester Gallery which includes heritage architecture

Forrester Gallery

In Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct is a magnificent historical building that houses a highly regarded art gallery where you will find eclectic exhibitions and exciting events.

Forrester Gallery

Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is NT$2,596 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
NT$2,596
NT$2,986 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
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! (674 reviews)
Good motel
"Condition of room was very good. Very warm and quiet. Small kitchenette. Average size bathroom with good shower water pressure (although ran out of hot water one morning). Bed was a little too soft and bouncy for our liking"

Reviewed on 2025/5/26

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,712 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
NT$2,712
NT$3,119 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
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! (306 reviews)
Very cool hotel!!
"This hotel was SO cool!! The old building had been transformed in to such a unique hotel. Undoubtedly the most unique place my wife and I have ever stayed!! Recommend it highly!!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/1

Poshtel
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (361 reviews)
"Really handy to the town and shopping and cafes. Unfortunately the unit was cold on arrival...no heating turned on and extremely cold day. Unit was very clean and tidy. There was a locked door to the next unit and you could hear all conversation."

Reviewed on 2025/6/22

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Heritage Court Lodge
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is NT$2,827 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
NT$2,827
NT$3,251 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
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! (343 reviews)
"So new and clean, spa bath was awesome, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 2025/6/27

The Mews Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is NT$2,433 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
NT$2,433
NT$2,798 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
includes taxes & fees
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! (532 reviews)
"Clean and warm hotel"

Reviewed on 2025/6/25

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Alpine Motel
Alpine Motel
2.5 out of 5
285 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is NT$2,151 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
NT$2,151
NT$2,473 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (228 reviews)
"This is an excellent motel. Quiet and warm It has older decor, but it is clean and functional. The owner is a lovely lady very welcoming and helpful Would definitely recommend this motel."

Reviewed on 2025/6/22

Alpine Motel
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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 Steampunk HQ 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 Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ 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 Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ.

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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