Title: Visit Weston: 2026 Weston, Oamaru Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Weston](https://expedia.com/Weston-Oamaru-Hotels.0-n693174149903732736-0.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 Weston](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Weston.d693174149903732736.Car-Rental-Guide)[Weston Vacations](https://expedia.com/Weston.d693174149903732736.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Weston ## Oamaru ## Visit Weston 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 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 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 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 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) ![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 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) ![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) ### 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 $27 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) --- ## Weston Hotel Deals ![Brydone Hotel Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/393400/393302/5484cd94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brydone Hotel Oamaru 115 Thames Street Oamaru $81 nightly $94 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (584 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=393302&PinnedHotelID=393302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/95751855_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region $56 nightly $64 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby. 6.6/10 (19 reviews) For a budget hotel, I found myself having the most comfortable sleep in any of the hotels I stayed at in New Zealand! The rooms were super small without TV and en-suite bathroom, but I didn't expect it given this is 1 of only 2 remaining original continuosly ran hotels in the town. Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![Poshtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/9d86dc05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poshtel 126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago $122 nightly $141 total Feb 12 - Feb 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (372 reviews) Uniquely designed and decorated! Renovated building with theme rooms and nostalgia items made for a fun stay. Check in and greeting by Tina was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast included was lovely with lots of options to start off the day! Location was fantastic, walking distance to great area ... Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F12%2F2026&endDate=2%2F13%2F2026&selected=30982620&PinnedHotelID=30982620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![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 $110 nightly $127 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! (709 reviews) Convenient to town and large clean quarters. Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![289 Midway Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478500/4478476/5232efc7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 289 Midway Motel 289 Thames Street Oamaru $147 nightly $169 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (309 reviews) Great location Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=4478476&PinnedHotelID=4478476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![The Mews Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16431800/16431762/b6179e0d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mews Oamaru 26 Exe Street Oamaru $151 nightly $175 total Feb 11 - Feb 12 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews) Very warm welcome and the room was very clean with modern facilties and a great bed. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F11%2F2026&endDate=2%2F12%2F2026&selected=16431762&PinnedHotelID=16431762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) [See all 74 properties in Weston](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F7%2F2026&endDate=2%2F8%2F2026®ionId=693174149903732736) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Ardgowan.dx693174137706348544) ![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) ### Waiareka Junction If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Waiareka-Junction.dx693174134231367680) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Oamaru-North.dx693174155926278144) ![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) ### Holmes Hill While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Oamaru-Holmes-Hill.dx693174145776189440) ![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) ![At the end of the road is a gorgeous beach. After 3PM you are not allowed on it anymore, because the yellow eyed penguins will come back from their fishing activities. You can look at them, although you are quite high up and the penguins are tiny!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361416/83420f2c-183d-45ae-b511-9138b451e210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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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