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$146 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$146
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (487 reviews)
Great room, had all we needed, great views

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Ahuriri Motels
BigSky Motels

BigSky Motels

2 out of 5
52 Ahuriri Drive, Omarama, North Otago
The price is AU$218 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$218
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (131 reviews)
Patrick the manager was welcoming.The motel is new with basic facilities. Nothing special. Cleanliness was very good and crockery utensils in good condition.For the amount we paid we were disappointed. Other motels for a similar price were far better - location breakfast decor room size

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

BigSky Motels
Sierra Motel

Sierra Motel

2.5 out of 5
8 Twizel-Omarama Road, Omarama, Otago
The price is AU$223 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$223
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (316 reviews)
Great motel, lovely room and good location for exploring Mt Cook.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 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! (9 reviews)
Kitchen is fully equip and super clean.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Glencairn Beauty
Glencairn Glamour

Glencairn Glamour

3.5 out of 5
30 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Great house rental in Twizel
Wonderful house in Twizel. Clean, spacious, in a quiet neighborhood. Bit far to walk to town center, but just a 2-3 minute drive. Only downside was they told us after making the reservation that there were no toiletries (e.g. shower wash & shampoo). Internet password was out of date but they were ...

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

Glencairn Glamour
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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$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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