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$119 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$119
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (479 reviews)
Comfortable enough for our stay
"Room was very clean and everything in good order. Could park on the grass outside our room which was handy. Friendly team looking after us. A nice touch that they turned a heater on prior to us arriving and there was another heater if we needed it."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Ahuriri Motels
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3 out of 5
State Highway 8, Omarama
Fully refundable
The price is AU$196 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$196
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (328 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, staff were so accommodating"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Sierra Motel

Sierra Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Twizel-Omarama Road, Omarama, Otago
The price is AU$185 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$185
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (313 reviews)
"Always enjoyed our stay here and its perfectly situated close to alot of outdoor activities and towns. Our unit has recently been renovated (the whole site has been) and absolutely loved it with dishwasher, huge shower and washing machine/dyer 💚💛"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Sierra Motel
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Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House

Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House

Omarama
Stay at this vacation home in Omarama. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Totara Peak Gallery and Ladybird Hill Vineyard ...
"The house is full of character and was perfect for our overnight stay. John waa great to deal with from start to finish and we all highly recommend this house for your stay in Omarama."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Cosy 1960's Kiwi Holiday House
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"This was our favorite stay in New Zealand. Comfortable house in the cute town of Twizel with lots of dining options, two grocery stores, amazing stars, and convenient to Mt Cook. The house is in a neighborhood so a bit tricky to find at night, but very comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen and ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Glencairn Beauty
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! (65 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect. Warm, clean, and comfortable. Will certainly stay again!"

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Twizel Cottages
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Popular places to visit

Hot Tubs Omarama

Hot Tubs Omarama

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

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

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$334
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$471
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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