South Hill

Oamaru

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!
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!
Oamaru featuring a bay or harbour, boating and sailing
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour, boating and sailing
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

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.

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.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru which includes a bay or harbour, boating and sailing

Oamaru Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

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.

Grainstore Gallery
Oamaru featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

St Lukes Anglican Church
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

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.

Steampunk HQ

Top hotels in South Hill

Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is HK$409 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
HK$409
HK$474 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (33 reviews)
Lovely old hotel with great location

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Tirohanga Nui

Tirohanga Nui

5 out of 5
8A Tamar St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is HK$5,616 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$5,616
HK$6,459 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Harbour and NZ Malt Whisky Company are located ...
Tirohanga Nui
Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru

Oamaru Otago
The price is HK$1,160 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
HK$1,160
HK$1,500 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grainstore Gallery and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle ...
10/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Little Sweetie in the Heart of Old Oamaru
Big space in a great location

Big space in a great location

Oamaru Otago Region
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions NZ Malt Whisky Company and Oamaru Victorian ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
The host Lauren seemed lovely when I spoke to her on the phone, the house was clean and very comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a comfy stay. Also the location would have to be the best in Oamaru with stunning views of the harbor and walking distance to the best attractions.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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Big space in a great location
Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till

Oamaru Oamaru
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Great location, great little house!
This is the cutest little house in exactly the part of town you want to be in. Perfect for my two-night stay- and they had great recommendations that made the stay even better

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

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Oamaru Accommodation - Cozy On Till
Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views

Oamaru OTA
The price is HK$4,941 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
HK$4,941
HK$6,383 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Oamaru. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! Beautiful, unique home with easy check-in and check-out procedures.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Exquisite Luxury Property with Stunning Views
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Other neighbourhoods around South Hill

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

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Harbour.

Historic Precinct
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Holmes Hill

Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Holmes Hill
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Waiareka Junction

While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum.

Waiareka Junction
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Ardgowan

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum.

Ardgowan
North Otago Museum and monument in Oamaru New Zealand

Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Janet Frame House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oamaru North
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Weston

When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Janet Frame House and North Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Weston

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