Title: Visit South Hill: Best of South Hill, Oamaru Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in South Hill](https://expedia.ca/South-Hill-Oamaru-Hotels.0-n693174141824827392-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Things to do in Oamaru](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Hill Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-South-Hill.d693174141824827392.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Hill Vacations](https://expedia.ca/South-Hill.d693174141824827392.Destination-Travel-Guides) # South Hill ## Oamaru ![Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180814-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Otago which includes an administrative building and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180996-Otago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru featuring railway items](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181502-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181498-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Hill 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 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) ![Oamaru which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181498-Oamaru.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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