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Your Waiareka Junction Vacation

Reserving a Waiareka Junction vacation package is an excellent way to become acquainted with this unique neighborhood. From its well-known places to its lesser-known treasures, a world of discovery is waiting. Wondering where to go during your trip to Waiareka Junction? Nearby attractions like Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Gardens are good places to start. Expedia will help you turn your ideal Waiareka Junction vacation into reality, whatever your travel plans or budget.

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Oamaru North

While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$97 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (676 reviews)
"Nice decor, clean and new. The kitchenette was nice. Will need to have a car or Uber to see attractions. The clerk gave a great recommendation for dinner and hints on wear to look for penguins."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
The Mews Oamaru

The Mews Oamaru

4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$88 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$102 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$97 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews)
Very cool hotel!!
"This hotel was SO cool!! The old building had been transformed in to such a unique hotel. Undoubtedly the most unique place my wife and I have ever stayed!! Recommend it highly!!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Waiareka Junction

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 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 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

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
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