South Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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!
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!
Oamaru showing sailing, a bay or harbour and boating
Oamaru showing boating, a bay or harbour and sailing
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

Popular places to visit


Our pick of the best South Hill Hotel Deals

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is AU$90 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$90
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (25 reviews)
Yes and yes, very courtious

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Oamaru Otago
The price is AU$275 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$275
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grainstore Gallery and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle ...
10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Lovely sensitively converted early home, lots of conveniences, comfortable and easy walking to town.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru Oamaru
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Great location, great little house!
This is the cutest little house in exactly the part of town you want to be in. Perfect for my two-night stay- and they had great recommendations that made the stay even better

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till
Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.

Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.

Oamaru Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Victorian ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Very lovely house. Host was amazing with communication

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Comfortable family home with beautiful wild gardens to enjoy.
Big space in a great location

Big space in a great location

Oamaru Otago Region
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Victorian ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
The host Lauren seemed lovely when I spoke to her on the phone, the house was clean and very comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a comfy stay. Also the location would have to be the best in Oamaru with stunning views of the harbor and walking distance to the best attractions.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Big space in a great location
Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Oamaru OTA
The price is AU$1,288 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$1,288
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! Beautiful, unique home with easy check-in and check-out procedures.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views
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Other neighbourhoods around South Hill

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

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.

Historic Precinct
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Holmes Hill

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

Holmes Hill
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Waiareka Junction

While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.

Waiareka Junction
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Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.

Ardgowan
North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand

Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oamaru North
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Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Weston


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