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Things to Do in Oamaru in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated July 2025) | Trip.com
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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Whitestone City
4.7
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Steampunk HQ
4.3
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28 Reviews
"Museums"
Oamaru's Heritage Precinct
4.6
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32 Reviews
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Oamaru, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Poshtel
4.7
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99 Reviews
289 Midway Motel
4.0
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92 Reviews
The Mews Oamaru
4.4
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110 Reviews
Colonial Lodge Motel
4.0
/5
84 Reviews
ASURE Ambassador Motor Lodge
4.2
/5
82 Reviews
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
4.0
/5
43 Reviews
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Bella Vista Motel Oamaru
4.1
/5
44 Reviews
Pen-y-bryn
4.7
/5
21 Reviews
Oamaru Motor Lodge
4.1
/5
54 Reviews
Heritage Court Lodge
3.8
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41 Reviews
Casa Nova House
4.9
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18 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Oamaru dishes and foodie spots.
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Cucina
4.7
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9 Reviews
Avg. AUD35/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Star and Garter Restaurant
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Avg. AUD26/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
4.5
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3 Reviews
Avg. AUD11/person
"Bakeries"
"Afternoon Tea"
Scotts Brewing Co.
4.5
/5
3 Reviews
Avg. AUD17/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Vinbrux Bakery & Kaffeehaus
4.3
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3 Reviews
Avg. AUD10/person
"Western-style"
The Galley
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"Coffee Shops"
Oscars Pizza Co
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/5
2 Reviews
Avg. AUD16/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
The Pasquale Kurow Winery
4.5
/5
2 Reviews
Avg. AUD18/person
"Snacks"
Station Oamaru
4.0
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. AUD23/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Asta la Pasta
4.0
/5
2 Reviews
Avg. AUD6/person
"Western-style"
The Roost
4.0
/5
2 Reviews
"Coffee Shops"
Eden Takeaways
4.0
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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Whitestone City
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"Museums"
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The Carlin Boutique Hotel
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Rosewood Matakauri
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Blanket Bay
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Eichardt's Private Hotel
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Azur Luxury Lodge
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Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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Peppers Bluewater Resort
8.7
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Lakeside Apartments
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Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort
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293 Reviews
Mantra The Point
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Crowne Plaza Queenstown
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The Waterfront
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Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
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QT Queenstown, an EVT hotel
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Kamana Lakehouse
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Azur Luxury Lodge
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69 Reviews
Rosewood Matakauri
9.8
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42 Reviews
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Lakestone Lodge
9.9
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53 Reviews
Matuka Luxury Lodge
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61 Reviews
Montrose Estate
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Stoneridge Estate
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67 Reviews
Hulbert House Luxury Boutique Lodge Queenstown
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Beaufort House Akaroa
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20 Reviews
The Headwaters Eco Lodge
9.3
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36 Reviews
The Vicarage Geraldine
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33 Reviews
Westwood Lodge
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66 Reviews
Residence du Parc by Staysouth
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/5
10 Reviews
Queenstown House Bed & Breakfast and Apartments
9.5
/5
66 Reviews
Queenstown House Lakeside
9.3
/5
45 Reviews
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The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
9.3
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179 Reviews
The George Christchurch
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/5
94 Reviews
Eichardt's Private Hotel
9.4
/5
28 Reviews
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
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/5
44 Reviews
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Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
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/5
65 Reviews
Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa
9.2
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78 Reviews
Millbrook Resort
9.3
/5
49 Reviews
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
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/5
179 Reviews
Hotel Montreal
9.1
/5
83 Reviews
The Spire Hotel
9.5
/5
55 Reviews
Sofitel Queenstown - Hotel & Spa
9.1
/5
90 Reviews
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Mantra Lake Tekapo
9.5
/5
65 Reviews
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
9.4
/5
153 Reviews
Peppers Bluewater Resort
8.7
/5
377 Reviews
Rainforest Deluxe
9.3
/5
62 Reviews
Te Weheka Boutique Hotel
8.4
/5
51 Reviews
The Waterfront
8.0
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Hiking
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Mountain climbing
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Water sports
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Parks
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Friendly Bay
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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Whitestone City
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Observation area for wild Penguins
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Oamaru Botanical Gardens
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Oamaru Breakwater
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Awamoa Park
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Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
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The New Zealand Whisky Company
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Ian Andersen Sculptor
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Queens Reserve
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The Loft
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Fenwick Dog Park
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St Luke's Anglican Church
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Oamaru Lookout Point
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Lookout Point Reserve
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Thames Street
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Oamaru's Heritage Precinct
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Oamaru Public Garden
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Star and Garter Restaurant
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Whitestone Cheese Diner & Deli
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Scotts Brewing Co.
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Vinbrux Bakery & Kaffeehaus
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The Galley
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The Pasquale Kurow Winery
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Oscars Pizza Co
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Asta la Pasta
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Station Oamaru
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The Last Post, Restaurant, Bar & Catering Service
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Steam Cafe
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The Roost
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Harbour Street Bakery, Oamaru
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Casa Mia
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RedRobin Coffee
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Tees Street Cafe
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Courtyard Restaurant
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Eden Takeaways
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Panda Restaurant and Takeaway
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MOA Bakery, Cakery
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Portside
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Northstar Motel Restaurant & Bar
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Fat Sally's Pub and Restaurant
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Midori
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India Garden
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The Bridge Cafe
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Badger and Mackerel
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Milligans Cafe & Store
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