Waiareka Junction

Oamaru

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.

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 the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(8 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Steampunk HQ in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

Grainstore Gallery

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Grainstore Gallery in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Grainstore Gallery
Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

St Lukes Anglican Church

Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is SAR 300 per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
SAR 300
SAR 346 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Stay at this 4-star 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! (635 reviews)
"You have everything you need for a comfortable stay, good location"

Reviewed on 26 November 2024

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is SAR 308 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
SAR 308
SAR 356 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (473 reviews)
"Just a good place to stay in the middle of town. Nice friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 November 2024

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is SAR 360 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
SAR 360
SAR 415 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
Great place!
"Fabulous old building that’s now quirky and fun, in a steampunk kind of way. Just be warned, the lounge closes at 8pm and there's a bit of road noise, but otherwise highly recommended."

Reviewed on 27 November 2024

Poshtel
289 Midway Motel
289 Midway Motel
3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is SAR 318 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
SAR 318
SAR 365 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
"Room is fine. Spacious, two sinks, class, etc 15 minute walk to get to Victorian precinct. Fine if you are able to walk comfortably."

Reviewed on 15 November 2024

289 Midway Motel
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is SAR 377 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
SAR 377
SAR 435 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
"Great place in Oamaru!"

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

The Mews Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is SAR 317 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
SAR 317
SAR 367 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified 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! (324 reviews)
"Lovely area close enough to town. Clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

Heritage Court Lodge
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Other neighborhoods around Waiareka Junction

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Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holmes Hill
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ardgowan
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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 Steampunk HQ.

Weston
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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.

Oamaru North

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