Omarama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Omarama featuring wild flowers and a lake or waterhole
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$116 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
AU$116
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this motel in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Totara Peak Gallery and Hot Tubs Omarama are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (384 reviews)
"Very small but everything else was great."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Ahuriri Motels
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
3 out of 5
State Highway 8, Omarama
Fully refundable
The price is AU$173 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
AU$173
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)
"Easy late checkin, big rooms.Thank you"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
BigSky Motels
BigSky Motels
4 out of 5
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, North Otago
The price is AU$186 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
AU$186
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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 clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"Very and peaceful"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

BigSky Motels
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private holiday home
Private holiday home
Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Amazing Twizel Stay
"Cute comfortable cottage in Twizel. Had all the amenities and more. The kitchen was well stocked too. Loved the fireplace. The check-in process could have been smoother. Overall, this place is highly recommended"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Private holiday home
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! (55 reviews)
Nice place except for the beds.
"Our only complaint with this property were the beds. They were very soft and worn. We were a group of two couples travelling. All 4 of us had bad sleeps on the two beds and complained of sore backs. Good beds are so important. The rest of the cottage was locked lovely."

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2024

Twizel Cottages
Modern 4 bedroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
Modern 4 bedroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
Twizel
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Great batch
"Clean roomy great location"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

Modern 4 bedroom holiday home. Unlimited wifi
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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

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

AU$349
Per adult
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook One Way Small Group Tour
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Skydive Mt. Cook - 60+ Seconds of Freefall from 15,000ft

AU$465
Per adult
Skydive Mt. Cook - 60+ Seconds of Freefall from 15,000ft
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Reviews of Omarama

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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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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Mar 2020

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
17 Mar 2020

Loved the hot pools!!

5/5 - Excellent

J.
6 Mar 2020

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
20 Jan 2020

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
25 Dec 2019

So much to see in such little time

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
30 Oct 2019

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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