If you travel to New Zealand in the Waitaki and Otago area, and in need of affordable accommodation, Avenue Motel is located not too far from Oamaru town. There are 10 rooms available all in all, and they are all located in ground units. This Oamaru motel is very convenient as you can just park… Continue reading Avenue Motel
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Colonial Lodge Motel
The Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru is located along the Thames Highway, and is close to the penguin colony conservation centre and Oamaru’s historic centre. There are 10 ground floor units and you can just park your car or vehicle in front of your unit. The Colonial Lodge Motel Oamaru units are all serviced daily and… Continue reading Colonial Lodge Motel
Armada Motor Inn
Enjoy your travel to New Zealand with a stop in the Armada Motor Inn Oamaru. Motels in New Zealand are more often than not well-kept, clean and well equipped with kitchen facilities. In Oamaru one of town’s largest motel complex, the Armada Motor Inn Oamaru has 27 units that include a honeymoon suite and smoke… Continue reading Armada Motor Inn
Pen y Bryn Lodge Oamaru
If you are looking for a classy and stylish hotel to stay in when you travel to New Zealand, you really can’t go wrong with Pen-y-Bryn Lodge Oamaru. This is a luxury boutique hotel that encompasses fine rooms (all five of it), unsurpassed hospitality and elegant living all at once. This beautiful hotel is located… Continue reading Pen y Bryn Lodge Oamaru
Totara estate
If you are interested in the living history of New Zealand one of the must-see places is Totara Estate in the South of Oamaru. This historical farm building was where the country’s export meat trade was born, and which has now turned into a billion dollar industry. Totara Estate was built during the 1850s and… Continue reading Totara estate
Midway Motel
Midway Motel Oamaru is located close to Oamaru city centre – about 2 minute walk away. As such, it is within easy reach to most of the main attractions in town like the historic area, the blue penguin colony and Oamaru’s museum. Don’t simply eat at the Chinese restaurant opposite, just go into town and… Continue reading Midway Motel
Burnside Homestead
Burnside Homestead Oamaru is a premium B&B country lodge and is ideal for visitors who travel to New Zealand to look for a truly historic experience. This nearby Oamaru bed and breakfast is located about 16km from Oamaru in the North Otaga heartland of Waiareka Valley. An ideal stop for a New Zealand self drive… Continue reading Burnside Homestead
Alpine Motel
Alpine Motel Oamaru is very conveniently located near to the town centre, historic precinct and harbor. It is also within walking distance to attractions like the Waitaki Aquatic Centre, Museum and Public Gardens. So if you are not keen on driving around to get from one place to another, this motel would be ideal. The… Continue reading Alpine Motel
Eden Lodge
Staying in a bed and breakfast establishment like Eden Lodge Oamaru will enable you to mingle with the locals and get first hand tips on where to eat and what to see. Eden Lodge Oamaru is a pretty looking historic town house that is located only a block away from the main shopping area of… Continue reading Eden Lodge
New Zealand Hotels
Up to 70% off New Zealand Hotels with our expert tips and techniques to find the New Zealand accommodation that suits you and your budget best. When booking your accommodation in New Zealand you actually have a wide range to choose from including: New Zealand hotels, motels, hostels, farmhouses, baches and exclusive resorts. In… Continue reading New Zealand Hotels
Oamaru gardens
Enjoy beautiful flowers, waterfalls and even a fragrant garden in the Oamaru gardens during your travel to New Zealand. Oamaru Public Gardens The Oamaru Public Gardens were established in 1876, and are located at Thames Street in Oamaru. Entry is totally free and on top of that there is a playground, a bird aviary, a… Continue reading Oamaru gardens
Historical Sites
Oamaru is gaining increasing popularity among visitors who travel to New Zealand due to its attractions including the rich Oamaru history and architecture. The old magnificent buildings in the historical precinct of the town have been well restored and preserved, and continue to be a major attraction of this New Zealand town. These fine buildings… Continue reading Historical Sites
Empire Hotel Backpackers
Enjoy amazing budget accommodation in the Empire Hotel Backpackers in historical Thames Street in Oamaru, 80 meters away from the Oamaru information centre (I Site) and in walking distance of the Oamaru penguins. Also cheap accommodation available for budget travelers with a choice in single rooms and twin rooms. The Empire Hotel Backpackers is one… Continue reading Empire Hotel Backpackers
List for Backpackers
If you are looking for cheap backpackers accommodation in or near Oamaru, there are several choices available. Budget travel in New Zealand is plentiful and Oamaru backpackers are no exception. Empire Hotel Backpackers This is a restored historic hotel built in local white limestone back in 1867. For backpackers who travel to Oamaru: it is… Continue reading List for Backpackers
Moeraki Boulders
The Moeraki Boulders are a worthwhile place to stop if you are driving from Oamaru to Christchurch on the east coast of New Zealand. These boulders are a number of large and spherical stones found along the Koekohe Beach between Moeraki and Hampden on the Otago coast of New Zealand. They weight several tons and… Continue reading Moeraki Boulders
Oamaru restaurants
List of all Oamaru restaurants, cafes and eateries. No matter what your budget and food preferences may be: there are a host of choices for dining out when you travel to New Zealand’s Oamaru. This comprises of country cafes, restaurants and pubs. Based on my personal experience, the best coffee ever I have ever… Continue reading Oamaru restaurants
Oamaru Penguins
One of the must-see natural attractions when visiting New Zealand are the Oamaru penguins. Not many people who travel to New Zealand are aware that there are actually blue penguins and yellow-eyed penguins in Oamaru. The little blue penguins of Oamaru are the world’s smallest penguins and they are less than a foot high. This… Continue reading Oamaru Penguins
Blue penguins colony
One of the must-see attractions of your New Zealand vacation are the Oamaru blue penguins. The Oamaru penguins colony is located within walking distance from the historic town centre near the harbor. Colony size The number of blue penguins you can see in Oamaru depends on the season: the best time to view penguins would… Continue reading Blue penguins colony
Riverstone Kitchen Oamaru
When you are in Oamaru, where do you go for simple and fresh foods? You can savour the local produce at Riverstone Kitchen that is located on the Waitaki Plains about 12 km from Oamaru. Due to the continental climate and rich soils, fruits and vegetables thrive in Oamaru, and some of NZ’s best produce… Continue reading Riverstone Kitchen Oamaru