Ardgowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ardgowan
Popular places to visit
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.
Oamaru Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
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 Victorian Heritage Precinct
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Ardgowan Hotel Deals
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
"Room was good staff great facilities excellent"
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Poshtel
"Cool hotel, nice atmosphere and great location. Breakfast was good too."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
The Mews Oamaru
"Property is well maintained. Bath rooms are most probably recently renovated and feels brand new. Kitchenette has all the facilities one might need and everything working well. Bed room had a dedicated LCD to watch TV in bed. Beddings were clean and the bed itself was comfortable. Overall it was ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
"Stayed two nights at the property. Property was clean and great to have a kitchen. Location was close to town but not really walking distance. There is a supermarket and Warehouse close by which was handy. Couple of things could be improved - couches were so hard, really uncomfortable to sit on. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
"Staff, very unfriendly when checking in, More interested in telling me checkout was 10 am,2 days after checking in and don't forget to return the key."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Alpine Motel
"Very comfortable"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Ardgowan
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
Oamaru North
Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Steampunk HQ and Grainstore Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Grainstore Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
