Top picks for Oamaru Day tours
Discover 28 Day tours in Oamaru on Trip.com, updated February 8, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 12 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From GBP 9.73 per person, with an average total of GBP 89.45. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.949k verified reviews, Day tours Oamaru boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting", with 376 reviews and a 4.9 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Watch little blue penguins return home at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony in New Zealand's South Island", a 2-hour adventure in Oamaru!
The next available day tour departs on February 9, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Oamaru Day tours usually take about 2 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
97% of Oamaru Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
February is the perfect time to visit Oamaru! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
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![Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Penguin Viewing Day/Night Tour [Optional Standard/VIP Stands]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0584g12000q1ndb4l1071_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Dual grandstand options: Featuring standard/VIP dual grandstands to meet diverse audience needs, offering high flexibility for customized experiences.Free cancellationDuration: 1 hr5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 94 bookedFrom£9.73
Witness the world's cutest little blue penguins returning home. [The time for the little blue penguins' return varies daily with the seasons, please refer to the time indicated on your confirmation slip.]Free cancellationDuration: 2 hrs56 bookedFrom£28.01
Dual grandstand options: Featuring standard/IP dual grandstands to meet diverse audience needs, offering high flexibility for customized experiences.Free cancellationDuration: 1 hr22 bookedFrom£22.36
24 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationBook now for todayDuration: 10 hrs4.8/5Very good· 238 reviewsFrom£212.45
Capture stunning photos of giant limestone boulders at Castle Hill/Kura TawhitiFree cancellationDuration: 3–8 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£125.56£132.17
66 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 10 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 66 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£83.57£87.97
92.9% of travelers recommendFree cancellationBook now for todayDuration: 1.5 hrs4.7/5Very good· 154 reviews· 26 booked5% offLimited-time saleFrom£19.74£20.78
During the peak season, approximately 200 little blue penguins return home in the evening after a day of fishing at sea, waddling adorably along the way. [The penguin return time varies daily depending on the season; please refer to the time specified on your confirmation slip.]Free cancellation41 bookedFrom£28.01
Experience the full panorama of Arthur National Park in a single day: from lush forests to rugged mountains, and from icy lakes to winding rivers, traverse ever-changing magnificent landscapes along the alpine highway.Free cancellationDuration: 5.6 hrsFrom£148.95
93.8% of travelers recommendFree cancellationBook now for todayEnglish4.8/5Very good· 65 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£31.07£32.71
Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Lake Tekapo and visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd to admire this picturesque landmark.Free cancellationDuration: 2.8 hrsFrom£162.83
Drive through the Southern Alps to the majestic Aoraki / Mount Cook, where the scenery is breathtaking.Free cancellationDuration: 3.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviewsFrom£129.07
24 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationBook now for todayDuration: 1 day4.7/5Very good· 98 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£47.88£50.4![Christchurch to Queenstown: Lake Tekapo + Church of the Good Shepherd + Aoraki / Mount Cook [English Tour]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354m12000lgzu240F876_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Small group of 16 or fewer, enjoy a day tour from Christchurch to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, hiking to explore the Tasman Glacier.Duration: 10.9 hrsFrom£195.89
Capture stunning photos from Godley Head's WWII gun embattlementsFree cancellationDuration: 3–6.5 hrs5% offLimited-time saleFrom£125.56£132.17![Aoraki / Mount Cook + Church of the Good Shepherd + Lake Pukaki + Lake Tekapo 1-day tour [From Christchurch to Queenstown]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0351d12000phdwums4D64_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Explore the stunning Southern Alps between Christchurch and Queenstown with comfortable and convenient transportation.Free cancellationDuration: 9.2 hrsFrom£162.24![One-Way Tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo [Includes Transfers]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0353412000ogq1kldFCE9_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
One-way trip departing from Christchurch, passing through Aoraki/Mount Cook, and arriving in Queenstown, effortlessly connecting the South Island's key routes in a single day.Duration: 10.5 hrsFrom£200.86
85 travelers savedDuration: 9.7 hrs4.8/5Very good· 4 reviews· 103 bookedFrom£99.45
Ride on the longest chairlift in New ZealandFree cancellationDuration: 45 mins5.0/5Excellent· 4 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£12.59£13.26
16-person group tour with a comfortable coach throughout the journey, providing bottled water and snacks.Duration: 12.7 hrsFrom£99.45
Group tours for up to 16 people with city hotel transfers, including fish and chips lunch, bottled water, and New Zealand snacksDuration: 10.2 hrsFrom£99.45![Kaikoura Whale Watching/Lobster Tasting ~ Christchurch Round-Trip Join-In 1-Day Tour [English-Speaking Guide - Contact Customer Support for Details]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0357212000q581xtz5A48_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Christchurch city hotel pick-up and drop-off service, please inquire with customer support for availability before booking.Duration: 9 hrsFrom£146.13
55 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 10 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 66 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£136.48£143.67
Discover charming French-inspired Akaroa villageFree cancellationDuration: 8 hrs4.7/5Very good· 3 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£144.03£151.62
Encounter Giant Sea Creatures: Board a whale-watching boat into Kaikoura's waters for close-up views of whales and other marine animals, immersing yourself in awe-inspiring nature and ecologyFree cancellationDuration: 3.2 hrsFrom£162.77
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Free cancellationDuration: 6–7 hrs4.0/5Good· 1 review· 21 bookedFrom£42.76
98.3% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 4 hrs4.9/5Excellent· 115 reviewsFrom£101.71
91.1% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 4–5 hrs4.6/5Satisfied· 56 reviewsFrom£27.01
36 consecutive positive reviewsFree cancellationDuration: 75 mins4.9/5Excellent· 376 reviewsFrom£20.35
93.5% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 4 hrs4.8/5Very good· 62 reviewsFrom£44.56
Free cancellationDuration: 6 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviewsFrom£80.57
90.4% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 210 mins4.6/5Satisfied· 270 reviewsFrom£62.56
92.1% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 5 hrs4.7/5Very good· 38 reviewsFrom£110.71
Enjoy a wildlife cruise on the Otago Peninsula from Wellers Rock WharfFree cancellationDuration: 1 hr4.8/5Very good· 15 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£29.40£30.95
Learn about and view Little Blue penguins return to their nests at sunsetFree cancellationDuration: 4.5 hrs5.0/5Excellent· 4 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£104.99£110.52
Watch Little Penguins and witness the heartwarming moment of their twilight homecomingFree cancellationDuration: 1 hrFrom£29.62
95.3% of travelers recommendFree cancellationDuration: 1 hr4.9/5Excellent· 129 reviewsFrom£11.76- Discover the majestic Royal Albatross on a guided tour of the Albatross ColonyFree cancellationDuration: 6 hrs4.8/5Very good· 11 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£134.37£141.45
Enjoy morning tea at the historic Dunstan House in ClydeFree cancellationDuration: 9 hrs4.5/5Satisfied· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom£121.78£128.19
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Reviews: Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Penguin Viewing Day/Night Tour [Optional Standard/VIP Stands]
Guest User2025-11-05
The waddling penguins were adorable, and the scene was very quiet; everyone was intently watching the penguins go home.★
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Reviews: TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Guest User2024-09-30
A grrat day out with adequate time for investigating at various lookouts and walking tracks. Interesting commentary and friendly bus environment. The highlight of our NZ trip for my partner.★
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Reviews: Christchurch: Caving & Optional Castle Hill Tour
Guest User2025-02-20
The most unexpected adventure for us in our 60s and 70s. Sophie our guide was fabulous and always helpful. Keep on the good job! 👏👏👏★
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Reviews: Arthur's Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Guest User2026-01-26
Very good, the driver-guide was very professional and friendly. It's a shame about the fog, which made it difficult to see the scenery properly.
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