Title: Visit Oamaru North: 2026 Oamaru North, Oamaru Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Oamaru North](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-North-Oamaru-Hotels.0-n693174155926278144-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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 Oamaru North](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Oamaru-North.d693174155926278144.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oamaru North Vacations](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-North.d693174155926278144.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Oamaru North ## Oamaru ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oamaru North Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oamaru Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Oamaru.dx9135) --- ### 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. ](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 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. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Blue-Penguin-Colony-South-Hill.d6112990.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 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. [](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 4.5/5(7 reviews) 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 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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) ![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) ![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 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. [](https://expedia.com/Grainstore-Gallery-South-Hill.d6293808.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 **94%** 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) --- ## Oamaru North Hotel Deals ![Oamaru Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4831000/4830942/b7e89f9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oamaru Motor Lodge 391 Thames Highway Oamaru $112 nightly $130 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this 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! (717 reviews) Clean and quiet but wifi was not stable Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Heritage Court Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3874300/3874294/74681644_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritage Court Lodge 346 Thames Highway Oamaru $115 nightly $133 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly 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! (399 reviews) All good, central location and great views Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=3874294&PinnedHotelID=3874294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Ascot Oamaru Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1867000/1866983/33849f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ascot Oamaru Motel 500a Thames Highway Oamaru $97 nightly $112 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (466 reviews) Rooms would of been great 20 years ago Very dated. Needed new drapes, daylight all night long with the street lights shining in Room was clean, bed comfy Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F10%2F2026&endDate=3%2F11%2F2026&selected=1866983&PinnedHotelID=1866983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Colonial Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6891700/6891693/5d2972ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colonial Lodge Motel 509 Thames Highway Oamaru Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (263 reviews) Our room had the basic kitchen motel amenities. The room was clean, the staff friendly and our parking in front of our room. The victorian buildings were well restored. We couldn't get a ticket to see the blue pinguins at night but we saw a few including young ones during the day inside the research ... Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=6891693&PinnedHotelID=6891693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=6891693&PinnedHotelID=6891693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629100/9629021/4c7f6961_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge 296 Thames Hwy Oamaru $110 nightly $127 total Mar 11 - Mar 12 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews) Unit was clean, tidy, a little dated but in good condition. Conveniently located, helpful staff. 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[](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Ardgowan.dx693174137706348544) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Precinct While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Historic-Precinct.dx960797139941023744) ![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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ. 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