Title: Visit Waiareka Junction: Best of Waiareka Junction, Oamaru Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Waiareka Junction](https://expedia.ca/Waiareka-Junction-Oamaru-Hotels.0-n693174134231367680-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Things to do in Oamaru](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Oamaru.d9135.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Waiareka Junction Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Waiareka-Junction.d693174134231367680.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waiareka Junction Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Waiareka-Junction.d693174134231367680.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waiareka Junction ## Oamaru ## Visit Waiareka Junction 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 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 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 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 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. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Lukes-Anglican-Church-South-Hill.d553248635711519767.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Waiareka Junction Hotel Deals ![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 $113 CA $130 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (584 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=393302&PinnedHotelID=393302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174134231367680) ![Criterion Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119520000/119516300/119516212/95751855_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Criterion Boutique Hotel 3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region CA $77 CA $89 total Feb 22 - Feb 23 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby. 6.8/10 (21 reviews) Great room thanks Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=119516212&PinnedHotelID=119516212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174134231367680) ![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 CA $178 CA $206 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (374 reviews) Room clean, breakfast not available until 8am - a little late to start for a business trip Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=30982620&PinnedHotelID=30982620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174134231367680) ![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 $152 CA $176 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (709 reviews) Convenient to town and large clean quarters. Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=4830942&PinnedHotelID=4830942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174134231367680) ![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 $139 CA $160 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (311 reviews) Room neat and clean. Needs some overall maintenanceNeeds Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=4478476&PinnedHotelID=4478476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693174134231367680) ![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 $183 CA $212 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews) Very warm welcome and the room was very clean with modern facilties and a great bed. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Holmes-Hill.dx693174145776189440) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ardgowan Ardgowan might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Ardgowan.dx693174137706348544) ![This is the front of the Steampunk HQ building. It's a gallery that is totally dedicated to Steampunk. Steampunk is a funky art form that mixes the future with the past. Think victorian era, Jules Verne and time travel. Well worth a visit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/6a532f91-e93d-450a-bc4b-bca08d26b28c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Precinct While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Historic-Precinct.dx960797139941023744) ![At the end of the road is a gorgeous beach. After 3PM you are not allowed on it anymore, because the yellow eyed penguins will come back from their fishing activities. You can look at them, although you are quite high up and the penguins are tiny!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6361416/83420f2c-183d-45ae-b511-9138b451e210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Hill If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-South-Hill.dx693174141824827392) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Whitestone Cheese Factory and Steampunk HQ. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Weston.dx693174149903732736) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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