If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Located 25 miles away, Oamaru is worth hopping in the car for. Steampunk HQ should be toward the top of your list here. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Blue-Penguin Colony are must-see attractions too. Don’t miss Timaru either! Just 25 miles away, DB Brewery, Trevor Griffiths Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens are must-sees here.