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Your Oamaru Holiday

When you book an Oamaru holiday package, you can relax and enjoy your adventure to the fullest. Delve into the sights and sounds of this unique city knowing that everything has been taken care of in advance. Ready to start exploring your surroundings? Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Gardens are just a few of the top places to visit during a trip to Oamaru. Your dream Oamaru holiday is just clicks away. Explore hotels, airfares and more on Expedia for an adventure that's tailored just for you.

Our guide on where to stay in Oamaru

Find the best Oamaru areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oamaru
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour

South Hill

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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Oamaru Holiday

Oamaru Essential Information

Language
English
Currency
New Zealand dollars
Population
13,000
Max Temp Winter
10ºC
Max Temp Summer
16ºC
Top Sights
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, North Otago Museum and Auto Museum

Our pick of the best Oamaru Hotel Deals

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is AU$144 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
"Amazing lovely old building! Nice rooms, bit of street noise early morning but hey the windows are thin and not double glazed. Nice bar, wanted to check out the other bar out the back too but it closed early."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$149 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
9.4/10 Exceptional! (667 reviews)
"Pleasant stay in a lovely warm and comfortable family unit. It was very quiet and appreciated the little touches they did to make our stay enjoyable."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is AU$171 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
9.4/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
"Very unique structure... you ring a bell and wait for host to open the door (a key code allows you to enter hotel on your own once you check in). Building is unique -- a loft-style bank / hunting lodge (yes, it is all of those things). Town has preserved much of its historic buildings, and repurposed ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Oamaru

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

4.5/5(31 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 outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(40 reviews)

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.

Steampunk HQ

Whitestone Cheese Factory

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Whitestone Cheese Factory during your stay in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Whitestone Cheese Factory
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