Weston
Oamaru
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Top hotels in Weston
Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Tout y était très bien!
Reviewed on 25 Mar, 2026
Poshtel
A very quirky place. A cross between Steampunk and the old boys cricket club from yester year. Clean. Comfortable. Very central location. But no on site parking at all - despite what is advertised. Woolworths car park next door and street parking abundant after hours. Lovely continental breakfast. ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026
Criterion Boutique Hotel
The door was broken with a screw hanging out of the door handle which is asking for injury. When we first got there they said the key was in the door which isn’t very safe, then next minute they have lost the key and it takes them 10-15 to find us a key while we just stand around and wait. We go ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar, 2026
Oamaru Motor Lodge
Clean strip motel with the usual amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Mar, 2026
Heritage Court Lodge
Convenient location and comfortable and well appointed room - perfect for our one night stay in Oamaru. Easy parking and ground floor room made access very easy. Would not hesitate to recommend to other travellers. We didn’t use the on site restaurant or bar facilities so can’t comment on that.
Reviewed on 7 Mar, 2026
The Mews Oamaru
Clean room, very comfortable and a good location
Reviewed on 25 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Weston
Ardgowan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ardgowan and surrounding area, you can visit North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.
Waiareka Junction
While there might not be top attractions in Waiareka Junction, you can explore the larger area and discover places like North Otago Museum and Steampunk HQ.
Oamaru North
Oamaru North might not have many top sights, but Whitestone Cheese Factory and North Otago Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Holmes Hill
Holmes Hill might not have many top sights, but Steampunk HQ and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Precinct
While visiting Historic Precinct, you might make a stop by sights like Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
South Hill
If you're spending some time in South Hill, Oamaru Harbour and Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct are top sights worth seeing.