Ardgowan
Oamaru
Popular places to visit
Steampunk HQ
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.
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.
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
Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.
St Lukes Anglican Church
St Lukes Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Oamaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
Things to do
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
Ardgowan Hotel Deals
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
"Very large, clean suite. Bathroom was huge! Good parking at back of building though a -long- way from our room at the front in older classier part of hotel. Only thing was our room was very cold and took ages to warm up, due to small heater and large room with at least 15 ft height to ceiling."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Poshtel
"We had a huge room in this lovely, quirky hotel. Staff were really helpful and the breakfast was great. Loved the little steam punk details. Would definitely stay again. To note that parking is on the street but it’s perfectly safe."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
The Mews Oamaru
"Beautiful clean and tidy room, even better having a ground floor suite with a King bed. Great to have an on site laundry to use to catch up on some washing and drying. Only 1 very small minor thing, the shower curtains didn't go all the way to the floor. All in all it was a great place to stay in ..."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
"Stayed two nights at the property. Property was clean and great to have a kitchen. Location was close to town but not really walking distance. There is a supermarket and Warehouse close by which was handy. Couple of things could be improved - couches were so hard, really uncomfortable to sit on. ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
"No parking and no idea that I had already paid for the room. Showed him my bank statement that had the amount withdrawn from my bank account. Will never use Expedia again."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Alpine Motel
"Very comfortable"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ardgowan
Waiareka Junction
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waiareka Junction and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.
Oamaru North
While Oamaru North isn't home to many top sights, Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Grainstore Gallery and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct.
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 Janet Frame House and Steampunk HQ.
Holmes Hill
While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Grainstore Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
