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Brydone Hotel Oamaru
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Popular places to visit
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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.
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Steampunk HQ
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Steampunk HQ during your trip to Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.
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Oamaru Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Oamaru Vacations
Even if you're the most impulsive traveler, it's still a good idea to brush up on a little bit about Oamaru before you take off. Have a look at it on the map, note its activities and attractions and let the excitement begin!
Oamaru sits in Otago. Also, Timaru, a noteworthy area, is 50 miles (80 kilometers) away.
This area of Otago is home to some 13,000 people.
Places to visit in Oamaru
Have a fantastic time and support a great cause while you're at it at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Experience a tour and meet these beautiful animals in their natural surrounds. Want some more options? History is full of lessons. Soak up the knowledge and become more familiar with times past at North Otago Museum. But that's not all. You'll encounter challenging ideas and magnificent artwork at Forrester Gallery. It houses a rotating schedule of works that are sure to interest art buffs.Where do you fly into for Oamaru?
Bags all packed? Excellent — jump on the flight to Oamaru Airport (OAM). Once you hit the runway, you'll be just 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the center of Oamaru.Frequently asked questions
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