Omarama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Ahuriri Motels
Ahuriri Motels
2.5 out of 5
State Highway 83, Omarama
The price is AU$123 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$123
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (454 reviews)
"good location. Old buildings. toilet floor looks and feels like it can succumb any minute"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Ahuriri Motels
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
3 out of 5
State Highway 8, Omarama
The price is AU$170 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (312 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Sierra Motel
Sierra Motel
2.5 out of 5
8 Twizel-Omarama Road, Omarama, Otago
The price is AU$186 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this motel in Omarama. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews)
Overnight while passing through.
"Convenient location for stopover. Tidy condition."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Sierra Motel
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Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
Aurora hotspot
"Handy and comfortable place to stay while we chased Aurora."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Property was nice and quiet. Beautiful home that fit 5 guests well."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Glencairn Beauty
Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Romantic Getaway in the majestic Mackenzie country
Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Romantic Getaway in the majestic Mackenzie country
Twizel
Stay at this apartment in Twizel. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
"Great Price. Close to groceries and shopping. The unit is small but has everything you may need to be self sufficient. The Queen bed was very comfortable.The water pressure in the unit was excellent. The shower was very good. The kitchen is compact but has everything to make a meal. All in all it ..."

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Romantic Getaway in the majestic Mackenzie country
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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$341
per adult
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour
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Reviews of Omarama

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
14
5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
23
4 - Good 53%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

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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