South Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sandy beach with scattered driftwood and sparse vegetation.
A marina with several sailboats and a green boat docked.
A coastal scene with boats docked at a pier and a hillside in the background.
A building with a sign reading "Grainstore Gallery" and a mannequin dressed in a crown.
A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

Stay near popular South Hill attractions

A road with a green van, signs indicating 'PENGUINS CROSSING' and 'SLOW', and a speed limit sign of 30.
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

9.0/10 (194 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.
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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 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$90
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (51 reviews)
"The place has a lot of old character but it was really cold. We stayed in the winter and had to ask for more blankets because the mini floor heater was doing very little and the curtains were keeping no cold out. The staff were nice and grabbed us more blankets. We didn’t know the room was going ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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$269 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$269
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (60 reviews)
"What a stunning property! Great location. Tastefully, stylishly and perfectly restored with loads of charm. Warm, clean, & comfortable. So homely we absolutely loved our stay in Oamaru"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui

4 out of 5
8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is AU$625 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$625
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are located ...
Tirohanga Nui
Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection

Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection

Oamaru Otago Region
The price is AU$317 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$317
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Very neat and clean. Modernized and upgraded facilities and the host put the heat pump on before we arrived so we were warm when we got there!"

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Top of Tyne - Peace, Comfort & Local Connection
Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru Oamaru
The price is AU$240 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$240
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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
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 Whitestone City ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Good spot. There is a lot within walking distance (1.5-3km). The house is comfortable, but prepare to manage the heating and for some rooms to be cold. The view from the front room is great. The kitchen is light on amenities. Examples include no coffee maker (not even a press), no paper towels with ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

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Our guide on where to stay in South Hill

Find the best South Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.

Oamaru North

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

A street with a red building, a sign for a gallery and studio, and a sign for natural limestone souvenirs.

Historic Precinct

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

Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.

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.

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