Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Oamaru January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Oamaru Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru.dx9135)[Hotels in Oamaru](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Hotels.d9135.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Oamaru Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Oamaru.d9135.Car-Rental-Guide)[Oamaru Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru.d9135.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Oamaru ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Oamaru Types of activities Where to stay [Oamaru travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru.dx9135) ![Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181497-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru showing outdoor art and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180811-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and outdoor art as well as a family](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181506-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru which includes art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181507-Oamaru.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oamaru showing a sunset, rugged coastline and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181001-Otago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Oamaru Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Oamaru has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Oamaru is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Oamaru to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Oamaru Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oamaru. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Oamaru attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Oamaru | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket](/things-to-do/oamaru-blue-penguin-colony-evening-viewing-ticket.a47098935.activity-details): CA $38 | | Top 5 things to do | [Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket](/things-to-do/oamaru-blue-penguin-colony-evening-viewing-ticket.a47098935.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket](/things-to-do/oamaru-blue-penguin-colony-evening-viewing-ticket.a47098935.activity-details) | | With kids | [Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket](/things-to-do/oamaru-blue-penguin-colony-evening-viewing-ticket.a47098935.activity-details) | ## What to do in Oamaru --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Oamaru ![Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8cf6f905c26d29a1475f0c798caf326b.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182342-Steampunk-Hq.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182335-Oamaru-Harbour.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://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 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](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. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Lukes-Anglican-Church-South-Hill.d553248635711519767.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) #### Oamaru Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Gardens, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Gardens-Oamaru.d6112986.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Otago Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in North Otago Museum in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Otago-Museum-Oamaru.d6112980.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Oamaru ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Oamaru-North.dx693174155926278144) ![Oamaru showing outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180812-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Precinct While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Historic-Precinct.dx960797139941023744) ![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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Ardgowan.dx693174137706348544) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Hill If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony 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 North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Weston.dx693174149903732736) ![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) ### Holmes Hill While Holmes Hill isn't home to many top sights, Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Oamaru-Holmes-Hill.dx693174145776189440) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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