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When you’re ready to give “the bird” to weekday cares and responsibilities and hang out with some penguins, there’s one place you have to go: Oamaru! Located in the Otago region of New Zealand, this spot is known for its colonies of penguins and its affinity for steampunk art (weird combo, we know). So whatcha waiting for? Pick out your hotel in Oamaru and we’ll see you by the water!

Things Do in Oamaru

Penguins have a way of capturing attention. Maybe it’s how they walk—waddling like you might after an enormous meal at Grandma’s house. At dusk, blue penguins from the Oamaru colony hitch a ride on the surf and head their one-room condos (aka nests) near the shore. There are a few viewing stands around the area so you can watch them without getting up in their grills.

Were you a steampunk pirate (or steampunk anything) for Halloween last year? Then you’re going to love your holiday in Oamaru, as it’s home to Steampunk HQ. Featuring steampunk art, movies and exhibits, it’s a complete mind trip. If you’re not sure where to go, just leave your Oamaru hotel and head to Itchen Street, where you’ll see a science fiction-style blimp and train sitting outside of the building. All aboard!

Getting To & Around Oamaru

Luckily, you won’t have to take a blimp to Oamaru; an airplane will you get you there just fine. Land at Oamaru Airport (OAM), located 14 km away from downtown. There you’ll find a ton of taxi, bus and car hire options to get you to your Oamaru accommodation.

With your steampunk goggles on and a date with the penguins set, you’re ready to get your holiday started. Count on lastminute.co.nz to get you the best deals on Oamaru holiday packages. Don’t waddle to your holiday—run to it!