Ardgowan
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct in Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
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.
St Lukes Anglican Church
Learn about the local history of Oamaru with a stop at St Lukes Anglican Church. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.
Things to do
Oamaru: Blue Penguin Colony Evening Viewing Ticket
Top hotels in Ardgowan
![Heritage Court Motor Lodge Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3874300/3874294/c75d9b98_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun,2024
![Poshtel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30990000/30982700/30982620/5750af61_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 May,2024
![Brydone Hotel Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/400000/393400/393302/deeb11bf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun,2024
![Oamaru Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4840000/4831000/4830942/be3e9850_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun,2024
![Ascot Oamaru Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1867000/1866983/007da33a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun,2024
![The Mews Oamaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16431800/16431762/b6179e0d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jun,2024
Other neighbourhoods around Ardgowan
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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.
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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 Oamaru Gardens and North Otago Museum.
![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 Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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Weston
When in Weston, you can plan a visit to Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.