Oamaru travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oamaru
With a population of 13,000, Oamaru is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oamaru to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Oamaru
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oamaru in January, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Oamaru, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Oamaru
Plane
Although Oamaru doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), which is located 57 miles from Oamaru. The shortest flight to Oamaru from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 37h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Oamaru is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 113 miles from Oamaru. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.
Airlines serving Oamaru
Where to stay in Oamaru
Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $235 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oamaru
Most booked hotels in Oamaru
Hiring a car in Oamaru
Expect to pay $2.74 per litre in Oamaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.88 and $43.83.