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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.

Where to stay in Waiareka Junction

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Oamaru North

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

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Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street Oamaru
$75 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$87 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (560 reviews)
couldn't fault the stay.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel

3 out of 5
289 Thames Street Oamaru
$98 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$113 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (308 reviews)
Stayed 3 nights. Spacious, warm, clean and comfortable unit. Great staff, welcoming and helpful. Very good facilities. Great breakfast from onsite restaurant. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

289 Midway Motel
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway Oamaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$101 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$118 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (696 reviews)
Great room layout. Spacious. Good size bathroom. Friendly staff. Good TV. Highlight was the double glazing. Had a great sleep and when we got up every car had left, even a mini bus full of tourists and we didn't hear a thing.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 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 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 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

Things to do

Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket

Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
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