Title: Visit Ardgowan: Best of Ardgowan, Oamaru Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ardgowan](https://expedia.ca/Ardgowan-Oamaru-Hotels.0-n693174137706348544-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Things to do in Oamaru](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ardgowan Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ardgowan.d693174137706348544.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ardgowan Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Ardgowan.d693174137706348544.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ardgowan ## Oamaru ## Visit Ardgowan Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oamaru travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru.dx9135) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8cf6f905c26d29a1475f0c798caf326b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Blue-Penguin-Colony-South-Hill.d6112990.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182342-Steampunk-Hq.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Steampunk-HQ-Historic-Precinct.d553248621526965317.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru featuring rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182335-Oamaru-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru Harbour Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Harbour-South-Hill.d553248635149721057.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181509-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Victorian-Heritage-Precinct-South-Hill.d553248635754738632.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grainstore Gallery](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182109-Grainstore-Gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Grainstore-Gallery-South-Hill.d6293808.Vacation-Attraction) ![Forrester Gallery](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182036-Forrester-Gallery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Forrester Gallery In Oamaru’s Victorian Precinct is a magnificent historical building that houses a highly regarded art gallery where you will find eclectic exhibitions and exciting events. [](https://expedia.ca/Forrester-Gallery-Oamaru.d6112982.Vacation-Attraction) * * * ## Ardgowan Hotel Deals ![289 Midway Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478500/4478476/5232efc7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 289 Midway Motel 289 Thames Street, Oamaru CA $105 CA $122 total Sep 26 - Sep 27 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (299 reviews) "They were very accommodating, meeting my request for a single bed added if it could fit (for a child). We also couldn’t make it before checkin closed and they assisted with that too. Our room had been renovated and made for a lovely comfortable stay. Thank you" Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=27%2F09%2F2025&selected=4478476&PinnedHotelID=4478476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![AAA Thames Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517000/4516990/a5c69c50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AAA Thames Court Motel 252 Thames Street, Oamaru CA $105 CA $122 total Sep 26 - Sep 27 includes taxes & fees 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews) "Very good and easy" Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=27%2F09%2F2025&selected=4516990&PinnedHotelID=4516990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![Poshtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/9d86dc05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poshtel 126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $125 CA $146 total Oct 14 - Oct 15 includes taxes & fees 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! (319 reviews) "Such a lovely place, the room we had was beautiful. It had a comfortable bed, nice deep bath, was nice and warm and best of all had lots of channels on the TV to watch for the colder wet nights. The staff were very friendly and helpful" Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F10%2F2025&endDate=15%2F10%2F2025&selected=30982620&PinnedHotelID=30982620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![Brydone Hotel Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/393400/393302/5484cd94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brydone Hotel Oamaru 115 Thames Street, Oamaru CA $107 CA $125 total Oct 20 - Oct 21 includes taxes & fees 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! (545 reviews) "Nice place to stay, centrally located to many amenities, nice staff, very friendly" Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F10%2F2025&endDate=21%2F10%2F2025&selected=393302&PinnedHotelID=393302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![Oamaru Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4831000/4830942/b7e89f9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oamaru Motor Lodge 391 Thames Highway, Oamaru CA $108 CA $124 total Sep 28 - Sep 29 includes taxes & fees 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! (688 reviews) "Just an amazing experience" Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174137706348544) ![The Mews Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16431800/16431762/b6179e0d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mews Oamaru 26 Exe Street, Oamaru CA $139 CA $162 total Oct 11 - Oct 12 includes taxes & fees 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! (346 reviews) "The motel is very good, I think it is the best choice in Oamaru. It has spa bath, very clean and all the other details are also very good. Definitely will come back." 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