Holmes Hill

Oamaru

Popular places to visit

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

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 showing 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
Oamaru showing rocky coastline, a bay or harbour 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 featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

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

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
Forrester Gallery

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.

Forrester Gallery

Top hotels in Holmes Hill

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

Pen-y-bryn Lodge

5 out of 5
41 Towey Street, Oamaru
The price is S$378 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
S$378
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail ...
"Very special"

Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2024

Pen-y-bryn Lodge
Oamaru Holiday Homes 8 Oxford Street

Oamaru Holiday Homes 8 Oxford Street

3.5 out of 5
8 Oxford Street, Oamaru
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Totara Estate and Oamaru Gardens are located ...
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Oamaru Holiday Homes 8 Oxford Street
Sunny & Quiet in Blyth with unlimited fibre WIFI

Sunny & Quiet in Blyth with unlimited fibre WIFI

3 out of 5
13 Blyth St, Oamaru, OTA
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Totara Estate and Oamaru Gardens are located ...
Excellent value for money!
"It was wonderful to have a whole bungalow to ourselves, in such a quiet area, yet only a couple of minutes drive into fascinating Oamaru (where there's plenty of free parking). The beds were very comfortable, a lovely spacious lounge, with 2 large sofas, and it was good to be able to cook our own ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2019

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Sunny & Quiet in Blyth with unlimited fibre WIFI
289 Midway Motel

289 Midway Motel

3 out of 5
289 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is S$123 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
S$123
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (297 reviews)
"Water pressure it great but fine for a short stay"

Reviewed on 8 Sept, 2025

289 Midway Motel
AAA Thames Court Motel

AAA Thames Court Motel

3 out of 5
252 Thames Street, Oamaru
The price is S$113 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
S$113
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"Quick and easy, self contained, perfect for a stopover on our way to Christchurch"

Reviewed on 16 Aug, 2025

AAA Thames Court Motel
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street, Oamaru, Otago
The price is S$139 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
S$139
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
"Such a lovely place, the room we had was beautiful. It had a comfortable bed, nice deep bath, was nice and warm and best of all had lots of channels on the TV to watch for the colder wet nights. The staff were very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 31 Aug, 2025

Poshtel
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Other neighbourhoods around Holmes Hill

Oamaru featuring a bay or harbour

South Hill

If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.

South Hill
Oamaru featuring outdoor art

Historic Precinct

While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Historic Precinct
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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 Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

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 Oamaru Gardens and Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Ardgowan
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Oamaru North

Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and Oamaru Gardens 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 Oamaru Gardens and Steampunk HQ, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Weston

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