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$126 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$126
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (464 reviews)
Spacious and friendly.
"Lovely helpful host. Great well appointed unit, spacious and everything we needed. The heaters kept us cosy after we woke to -1 degree in the morning. Thank you for the great user friendly laundry facilities. We felt the hot water system could have been better. The shower was weak and hard to get ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Ahuriri Motels
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
3 out of 5
State Highway 8, Omarama
The price is AU$186 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$186
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (319 reviews)
"Wonderful location with what all the amenities a couple wants during their leisure"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
BigSky Motels
BigSky Motels
2 out of 5
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, North Otago
The price is AU$190 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$190
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf motel in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"Quiet, clean and modern rooms. Everything you need. I felt very safe here as a solo traveller. They even keep your bikes safe."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2025

BigSky Motels
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Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House
Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House
Omarama
Stay at this property in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Totara Peak Gallery and Ladybird Hill Vineyard are located ...
Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House
Twizel Cottages
Twizel Cottages
3.5 out of 5
2 Irishman Drive, Twizel
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"I highly recommend Twizel Cottages! My stay was so comfortable. The place was spotless. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Twizel Cottages
Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Great place
"On point with location etc"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
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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$347
per adult
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One-Way Small Group Tour
Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

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

AU$490
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
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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