Penguine Colony Tours

See animals in a natural setting and learn about conservation efforts at Penguine Colony. A must-do for any animal lover, every single visit helps to maintain and improve this haven.

Head on over to Oamaru, pay the entry fee and find out why Penguine Colony is a hit with travelers. Consider spending more time here, because there are some other great attractions close to this wildlife safe haven. Steampunk HQ, Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Blue-Penguin Colony are our top picks.

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

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.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

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.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

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.

Grainstore Gallery
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

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.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St Lukes Anglican Church

Learn about the local history of Oamaru with a stop at St Lukes Anglican Church. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church

Best Lodging Options Near Penguine Colony

Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
Poshtel
Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

3 out of 5
252 Thames Street, Oamaru
AAA Thames Court Motel
289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel

3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
289 Midway Motel
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

Bella Vista Motel Oamaru

4 out of 5
206 Thames Street, Oamaru
Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
Alpine Motel

Alpine Motel

2.5 out of 5
285 Thames Street, Oamaru
Alpine Motel
Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.

Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.

Oamaru
Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.
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