Holmes Hill
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
Holmes Hill Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024
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Reviewed on Mar 22, 2019
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Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
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Other neighborhoods around Holmes Hill
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South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
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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 Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum.
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Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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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.
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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 Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum.