Holmes Hill

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holmes Hill Hotel Deals

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Towey Street, Oamaru
The price is NT$11,100 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
NT$11,100
NT$12,765 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail ...
"Very special"

Reviewed on 2024/3/31

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Oamaru Holiday Homes 8 Oxford Street

Oamaru Holiday Homes 8 Oxford Street

3.5 out of 5
8 Oxford Street, Oamaru
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Totara Estate and Oamaru Gardens are located ...
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Oamaru Holiday Homes 8 Oxford Street
Sunny & Quiet in Blyth with unlimited fibre WIFI

Sunny & Quiet in Blyth with unlimited fibre WIFI

3 out of 5
13 Blyth St, Oamaru, OTA
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Totara Estate and Oamaru Gardens are located ...
Excellent value for money!
"It was wonderful to have a whole bungalow to ourselves, in such a quiet area, yet only a couple of minutes drive into fascinating Oamaru (where there's plenty of free parking). The beds were very comfortable, a lovely spacious lounge, with 2 large sofas, and it was good to be able to cook our own ..."

Reviewed on 2019/3/22

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Sunny & Quiet in Blyth with unlimited fibre WIFI
289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel

3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is NT$2,584 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
NT$2,584
NT$2,972 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
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! (302 reviews)
"Clean, tidy and close to all amenities."

Reviewed on 2025/9/28

289 Midway Motel
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is NT$2,990 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
NT$2,990
NT$3,438 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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! (346 reviews)
"The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back."

Reviewed on 2025/7/13

The Mews Oamaru
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is NT$2,928 per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
NT$2,928
NT$3,367 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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! (322 reviews)
"Great room and lovely friendly team on reception! Will go back again ☺️"

Reviewed on 2025/10/1

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Other neighborhoods around 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
Oamaru showing outdoor art

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Historic Precinct
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Waiareka Junction

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Waiareka Junction
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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ardgowan
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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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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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