Waiareka Junction

Oamaru

Popular places to visit

In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

4/5(12 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 which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

4/5(8 reviews)

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.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

Oamaru Harbour

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

Grainstore Gallery

4/5(1 review)

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.

Grainstore Gallery
Forrester Gallery which includes heritage architecture

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.

Forrester Gallery

Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals

Poshtel
Poshtel
5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 339 per night from May 12 to May 13
AED 339
AED 390 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
"We love staying here every time. Private and exclusive 😃"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Poshtel
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AED 267 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 267
AED 309 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
"Clean and tidy spacious room. Good in room facilities. Helpful and easy check-in and check-out."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 289 per night from May 23 to May 24
AED 289
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (526 reviews)
"Very convenient to get around Oamaru as central location"

Reviewed on 30 April 2025

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Heritage Court Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge
4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AED 234 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 234
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
"A nice clean & comfortable room - ideal for working away."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Heritage Court Lodge
The Mews Oamaru
The Mews Oamaru
4.5 out of 5
26 Exe Street, Oamaru
The price is AED 347 per night from May 23 to May 24
AED 347
AED 401 total
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (339 reviews)
"Beautiful quaint little spot to stay. Room was absolutely lovely with fluffy robes for when you are out of the spa bath. Young girl working reception on arrival waa sweet, pleasant and helpful. We had a downstairs room and didn’t hear noise from any other guests. Would highly recommended The ..."

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

The Mews Oamaru
Ascot Oamaru Motel
Ascot Oamaru Motel
3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway, Oamaru
The price is AED 369 per night from May 8 to May 9
AED 369
AED 426 total
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (431 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Ascot Oamaru Motel
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Other neighborhoods around Waiareka Junction

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Holmes Hill

While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holmes Hill
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbor

South Hill

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

South Hill
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Ardgowan

Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ardgowan
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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.

Weston
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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.

Oamaru North

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