Omarama Travel Guide

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Omarama
Omarama featuring wild flowers and a lake or waterhole
Omarama
Clay Cliffs showing tranquil scenes and mountains
Omarama
Combine sky-high thrills with hot tubs and chill in Omarama, a secluded township surrounded by lakes and mountains.

Make like the local birdlife and soar your way over Omarama's breathtaking mountain ranges and deep blue lakes on a guided glider flight. Back on solid ground check out the twisted pinnacles of the Clay Cliffs or hit the hiking trails of Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo. Tuckered out? The Omarama HOT Tubs have got you sorted. Soak in the outdoor barrel-baths and enjoy stunning scenery during the day and star-filled skies at night.

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
3 out of 5
State Highway 8, Omarama
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (275 reviews)
"We received a very warm welcome from Megan and her team. In the evening we ate in the hotel's restaurant. We chose the lamb shanks (delicious) and the panna cotta dessert. We had a breakfast of croissants, coffee, fruit juice and cooked items from the buffet. Our checkout was friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

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Ahuriri Motels
Ahuriri Motels
2.5 out of 5
State Highway 83, Omarama
The price is AU$130 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2025
Stay at this motel in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Totara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)
"Clean, at very good location abd good view from the unit"

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Ahuriri Motels
BigSky Motels
BigSky Motels
2 out of 5
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, North Otago
Fully refundable
The price is AU$244 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$244
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified motel in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean. Good choice for a quick stopover."

Reviewed on 24 Dec. 2024

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Glencairn Beauty
Glencairn Beauty
3.5 out of 5
16 Glencairn Road, Twizel
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Excellent stay.
"Excellent home. Appears brand new. Super comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2024

Glencairn Beauty
Cozy Twizel Retreat: Renovated Bathroom & Perfect for Memory-Making
Cozy Twizel Retreat: Renovated Bathroom & Perfect for Memory-Making
Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
Great for family
"Nice experience"

Reviewed on 30 Nov. 2024

Cozy Twizel Retreat: Renovated Bathroom & Perfect for Memory-Making
Ben Ohau Vista
Ben Ohau Vista
3.5 out of 5
16B Ostler Road, Twizel
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Nice place to chill out."

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Ben Ohau Vista
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Popular places to visit

Hot Tubs Omarama

Hot Tubs Omarama

5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Hot Tubs Omarama during your stay in Omarama. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Hot Tubs Omarama
Clay Cliffs showing mountains, a river or creek and landscape views

Clay Cliffs

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama.

Clay Cliffs
Wrinkly Rams

Wrinkly Rams

4.5/5(20 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Omarama with a visit to Wrinkly Rams. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Wrinkly Rams

Activities

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One Way Small Group Tour

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour

AU$339
per adult
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour
Skydive Mt. Cook - 60+ Seconds of Freefall from 15,000ft

Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

AU$478
per adult
Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft
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Reviews of Omarama

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I love this area and we have had our yacht at Lake Benmore for several years

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved the hot pools!!

5/5 - Excellent

J.

Although we didn’t visit any of the suggested areas on this visit, we know this area very well, and have on previous occasions visited many of Omarama’s lakes & venues. Some wonderful water & snow sport holidays. We will be back!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic stay in Tim's Cabin. A dream location. Revisiting my past cabin and caravan experiences. Just ideal in every way.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

So much to see in such little time

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Everything closed except the pub for that silly rugby game and that was so rowdy we were forced to flee and grab some fish and chips.

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