Ardgowan
Oamaru
Popular places to visit
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 Harbour
Explore New Zealand’s deep-sea port from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. It’s a great jumping-off point for Otago’s many natural attractions.
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.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Step back in time at this Victorian-era streetscape, home to historic 19th-century buildings, shops, galleries, museums and dining establishments.
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.
St Lukes Anglican Church
St Lukes Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Oamaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Ardgowan Hotel Deals
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Good bar service
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Poshtel
This was a fabulous hotel with tons of character. The decor was incredible. And it was clean, comfy and close to everything.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
Lovely old hotel with great location
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
Convenient location and comfortable and well appointed room - perfect for our one night stay in Oamaru. Easy parking and ground floor room made access very easy. Would not hesitate to recommend to other travellers. We didn’t use the on site restaurant or bar facilities so can’t comment on that.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
property good
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
The Mews Oamaru
Clean room, very comfortable and a good location
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ardgowan
Waiareka Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum.
Oamaru North
While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour.
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 Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum.
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are top sights worth seeing.
