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) ![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 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 **96%** 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 $76 nightly $88 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (595 reviews) It’s good overall accommodation Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%2F2026&selected=393302&PinnedHotelID=393302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![Poshtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/3a4c4236_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poshtel 126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $109 nightly $127 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (384 reviews) An amazing property staff fantastic particle karen( Scottish lady ) breakfast excellent will definitely recommend and will definitely stay again 5 star plus Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=30982620&PinnedHotelID=30982620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/5e727648_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region $54 nightly $62 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 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. 7.2/10 Good! (34 reviews) Room was clean and met staff on check in. Was an overnight stop so can’t really give an accurate assessment. Old building with high ceilings and cozy enough Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![Oamaru Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4831000/4830942/028a872c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oamaru Motor Lodge 391 Thames Highway Oamaru $91 nightly $106 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 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! (722 reviews) property good Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) ![Heritage Court Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3874300/3874294/b1a40bed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritage Court Lodge 346 Thames Highway Oamaru $79 nightly $93 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 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! (400 reviews) Convenient location and comfortable and well appointed room - perfect for our one night stay in Oamaru. Easy parking and ground floor room made access very easy. Would not hesitate to recommend to other travellers. We didn’t use the on site restaurant or bar facilities so can’t comment on that. Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=3874294&PinnedHotelID=3874294&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 $110 nightly $126 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews) Clean room, very comfortable and a good location Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=16431762&PinnedHotelID=16431762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174149903732736) [See all 69 properties in Weston](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%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. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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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 Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum. [](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 North Otago Museum 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 Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour. [](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 Blue Penguin Colony are top sights worth seeing. 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