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$116 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$116
22 July - 23 July
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! (467 reviews)
"The unit is basic, but well equipped with heaters, and good cooking equipment. Well insulated and warm. Omarama is stunning in winter"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Ahuriri Motels
Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel

3 out of 5
State Highway 8, Omarama
The price is AU$191 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$191
28 July - 29 July
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! (324 reviews)
"Spacious room, helpful staff, no electric blankets but room heater warmed up room nicely so didn’t require electric blanket. Cosy overnight stay"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Sierra Motel

Sierra Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Twizel-Omarama Road, Omarama, Otago
The price is AU$184 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$184
26 July - 27 July
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! (312 reviews)
"As a single elderly traveller I felt safe and comfortable. Excellent room layout and bathroom. The bed and pillows were top quality. A great experience."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 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 ...
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! (64 reviews)
"Nice tidy unit . Great for a long weekend"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 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! (26 reviews)
Great and central lovely hosts
"Lovely hosts that accommodated our changes and was exactly how it looked online - thanks"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Original Twizel Bach - Pet Friendly
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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$344
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$483
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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