Built in 1881, Brydone Hotel Oamaru is located in central Oamaru, within walking distance of the historic town center. Offering free parking and a range of room types, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Little Blue Penguin Colony and the Whitestone Cheese Factory. Spacious and well-furnished, all rooms have satellite TV. Some rooms also have a luxury spa bath. T Bar Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Within walking distance of Brydone Hotel are the Aquatic Center and Botanic Gardens. Dunedin is a 2-hour drive and Christchurch is 3 hours' drive away.