Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

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In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

Lodging Near Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago
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The price is AU$177 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$177
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Located in Oamaru, Poshtel is in the historical district, a 4-minute walk from North Otago Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Oamaru Hospital.
An amazing property staff fantastic particle karen( Scottish lady ) breakfast excellent will definitely recommend and will definitely stay again 5 star plus

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

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Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street Oamaru
The price is AU$131 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$131
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Brydone Hotel Oamaru places you in the heart of Oamaru, steps from North Otago Museum and Oamaru Hospital.
It’s good overall accommodation

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
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The price is AU$89 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$89
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Criterion Boutique Hotel in Oamaru (South Hill), you'll be steps from Auto Museum and Steam Train.
Room was clean and met staff on check in. Was an overnight stop so can’t really give an accurate assessment. Old building with high ceilings and cozy enough

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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