Title: Visit Oamaru North: Best of Oamaru North, Oamaru Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Oamaru North](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-North-Oamaru-Hotels.0-n693174155926278144-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Things to do in Oamaru](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Oamaru North Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Oamaru-North.d693174155926278144.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oamaru North Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-North.d693174155926278144.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Oamaru North ## Oamaru ![North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693174155926278144/b504fa7d-5b5c-4bf6-a483-c879d19a12a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693174155926278144/b504fa7d-5b5c-4bf6-a483-c879d19a12a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oamaru North Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oamaru travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru.dx9135) --- ### 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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6737bcbb-31c6-47b0-b7e2-9933330a5de9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony 4.5/5(3 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Blue-Penguin-Colony-South-Hill.d6112990.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965317/f4a181bd-20f7-48af-b692-c9d0c04d8f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Steampunk HQ 4/5(3 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Steampunk-HQ-Historic-Precinct.d553248621526965317.Vacation-Attraction) ![Oamaru featuring rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149721057/ddfc9a54-a971-4653-8259-74b5bba04c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru Harbour 4/5(1 review) 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754738632/d2bac382-6c44-4c42-beb5-63d244b3810b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct 5/5(1 review) 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 showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293808/e5473cb5-deaa-41f0-bcb7-fd294ebd45f9.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) ![Oamaru which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635711519767/eb935155-7eb9-4aa6-a791-1739c2ad0b36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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(710 reviews) Clean and quiet but wifi was not stable Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Heritage Court Lodge ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3874300/3874294/74681644_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritage Court Lodge 346 Thames Highway Oamaru CA $177 CA $204 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (396 reviews) Clean. Easy parking. Quick check-in.. will stay again Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=3874294&PinnedHotelID=3874294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Ascot Oamaru Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1867000/1866983/33849f4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ascot Oamaru Motel 500a Thames Highway Oamaru CA $153 CA $175 total Feb 25 - Feb 26 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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! (463 reviews) Good size, clean room. Very good đź‘Ť Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=1866983&PinnedHotelID=1866983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174155926278144) ![Colonial Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6891700/6891693/5d2972ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colonial Lodge Motel 509 Thames Highway Oamaru CA $120 CA $139 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews) Our room had the basic kitchen motel amenities. The room was clean, the staff friendly and our parking in front of our room. The victorian buildings were well restored. We couldn't get a ticket to see the blue pinguins at night but we saw a few including young ones during the day inside the research ... 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