Title: Visit Historic Precinct: 2026 Historic Precinct, Oamaru Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Historic Precinct](https://expedia.com/Historic-Precinct-Hotels.d960797139941023744.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oamaru](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oamaru](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Historic Precinct](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Historic-Precinct.d960797139941023744.Car-Rental-Guide)[Historic Precinct Vacations](https://expedia.com/Historic-Precinct.d960797139941023744.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Historic Precinct ## Oamaru ![This is the front of the Steampunk HQ building. It's a gallery that is totally dedicated to Steampunk. Steampunk is a funky art form that mixes the future with the past. Think victorian era, Jules Verne and time travel. Well worth a visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6a532f91-e93d-450a-bc4b-bca08d26b28c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/1fefa418-3f5f-4e5c-9c6d-3ce169103c3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru which includes sailing, boating and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149721057/bea39418-8f6f-4474-891a-3e1452f8c76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/f4a181bd-20f7-48af-b692-c9d0c04d8f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293808/e5473cb5-deaa-41f0-bcb7-fd294ebd45f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historic Precinct Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oamaru Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oamaru.dx9135) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/f4a181bd-20f7-48af-b692-c9d0c04d8f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Steampunk-HQ-Historic-Precinct.d553248621526965317.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149721057/ddfc9a54-a971-4653-8259-74b5bba04c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Harbour-South-Hill.d553248635149721057.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754738632/d2bac382-6c44-4c42-beb5-63d244b3810b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Victorian-Heritage-Precinct-South-Hill.d553248635754738632.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293808/e5473cb5-deaa-41f0-bcb7-fd294ebd45f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Grainstore-Gallery-South-Hill.d6293808.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635711519767/eb935155-7eb9-4aa6-a791-1739c2ad0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/St-Lukes-Anglican-Church-South-Hill.d553248635711519767.Vacation-Attraction) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6737bcbb-31c6-47b0-b7e2-9933330a5de9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Blue-Penguin-Colony-South-Hill.d6112990.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47098935/2717acc8-1e45-4d38-b00b-4502f9dfc64a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket $28 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/oamaru-penguins-evening-viewing-ticket.a47098935.activity-details) [See all activities in Oamaru](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Historic Precinct Hotel Deals ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/5e727648_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region $55 nightly $63 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and 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! (36 reviews) Rooms need a good clean . No hand towels for use in shared bathroom. Garbage upstairs was not taken out we were their two days. Needs a bit of modernizing . Has charm and history could be a real busy little boutique . All the doors and windows need some oil . Might help prevent guests from being ... Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Tirohanga Nui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124990000/124981600/124981578/282acfe6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tirohanga Nui 8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region $710 nightly $816 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company ... [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=124981578&PinnedHotelID=124981578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71520000/71512300/71512286/3bfe4108_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru Oamaru Otago $166 nightly $188 total Apr 17 - Apr 18 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grainstore Gallery and Alps 2 Ocean ... 10/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews) A great stay, thanks Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F17%2F2026&endDate=4%2F18%2F2026&selected=71512286&PinnedHotelID=71512286&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Pen-y-bryn Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478700/4478647/f2df2143_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pen-y-bryn Lodge 41 Towey Street Oamaru $431 nightly $497 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) I had a wonderful stay at Pen-y-bryn Lodge. The property is a beautiful historic building with a peaceful atmosphere, and the room was spacious, spotless, and full of character. The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming, making the stay feel warm and personal. Overall, a fantastic experience ... Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=4478647&PinnedHotelID=4478647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110854100/110854003/4821a452_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy. Oamaru Otago $154 nightly $174 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Victorian ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Very lovely house. Host was amazing with communication Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=110854003&PinnedHotelID=110854003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=960797139941023744) ![Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122830000/122820900/122820802/5e64b8f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection Oamaru Otago Region $251 nightly $251 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company ... 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After 3PM you are not allowed on it anymore, because the yellow eyed penguins will come back from their fishing activities. You can look at them, although you are quite high up and the penguins are tiny!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361416/83420f2c-183d-45ae-b511-9138b451e210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Hill If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-South-Hill.dx693174141824827392) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holmes Hill While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Holmes-Hill.dx693174145776189440) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waiareka Junction If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Waiareka-Junction.dx693174134231367680) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ardgowan Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Ardgowan.dx693174137706348544) ![North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693174155926278144/b504fa7d-5b5c-4bf6-a483-c879d19a12a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oamaru North While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Oamaru-North.dx693174155926278144) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 North Otago Museum. 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