Holmes Hill
Oamaru
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![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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8cf6f905c26d29a1475f0c798caf326b.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.
![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182342-Steampunk-Hq.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Steampunk HQ
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Steampunk HQ during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
![Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182335-Oamaru-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Oamaru Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
![Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181509-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
![Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182109-Grainstore-Gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grainstore Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
![Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181498-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Other neighborhoods around Holmes Hill
![Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180814-South-Island.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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Waiareka Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Oamaru Gardens and North Otago Museum.
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Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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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.
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Weston
While Weston might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oamaru Gardens and North Otago Museum.