Waiareka Junction
Oamaru
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Popular places to visit
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Steampunk HQ
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Steampunk HQ during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
Grainstore Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Grainstore Gallery during your travels in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Forrester Gallery
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Forrester Gallery during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Very cool old building, walkable to everything, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Easy, friendly check-in. Room clean, well supplied and quiet.
Reviewed on 3 January 2026
289 Midway Motel
Great location
Reviewed on 2 January 2026
Poshtel
Friendly staff, cool place
Reviewed on 14 January 2026
Colonial Lodge Motel
Our two bed unit was clean and well appointed. It was well out of the way of the main units so it was quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 2 January 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
Great job very clean Good job guys
Reviewed on 13 January 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Waiareka Junction
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ardgowan
Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.
Oamaru North
While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waiareka Junction
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- Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
- Moeraki Boulders
- Oamaru Harbour
- Steampunk HQ
- Riverstone Castle
- Hampden Beach
- North Otago Museum
- Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
- Janet Frame House
- Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- Whitestone Cheese Factory
- Oamaru Gardens
- Oamaru Hospital
- Grainstore Gallery
- Totara Estate
- Forrester Gallery
- Bushy Beach
- St Lukes Anglican Church
- Steam Train
- Totara Estate
- Auto Museum
- NZ Malt Whisky Company
- Old School Gallery
- National Bank
- Woolstore Complex
