Otematata family holiday guide
Sightseeing
Only a 22min drive from Otematata. Incredible rock formations with plenty of great photo opportunities. Not a hard walk from the car park to the base of the formations but wear sturdy shoes if you feel like exploring
Clay Cliffs view point
Only a 22min drive from Otematata. Incredible rock formations with plenty of great photo opportunities. Not a hard walk from the car park to the base of the formations but wear sturdy shoes if you feel like exploring
Aoraki/Mount Cook
A beautiful scenic drive from Otematata, about an 1 hour 25min.
A great local ski field to check out in winter only about an hour drive from Otematata. The Ohau Lodge at the base of the mountain is also worth a visit for a great mulled wine
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Ohau
A great local ski field to check out in winter only about an hour drive from Otematata. The Ohau Lodge at the base of the mountain is also worth a visit for a great mulled wine
Otematata Wetlands
Loch Laird RoadA really nice peaceful walk. It is within walking/biking distance from Rata Drive
A decent hill walk through trees and then at the top, amazing 360 degree views over the region. On a clear day you can see the top of Aoraki Mount Cook.
Our family loves this walk. The kids (aged between 6 and 11) take a little longer to conquer the uphill, but the views at the top are well worth it.
Benmore Peninsula Track
Benmore Peninsula TrackA decent hill walk through trees and then at the top, amazing 360 degree views over the region. On a clear day you can see the top of Aoraki Mount Cook.
Our family loves this walk. The kids (aged between 6 and 11) take a little longer to conquer the uphill, but the views at the top are well worth it.
Lake Benmore Lookout on Alps2Ocean Trail
The Alps2Ocean Trail runs straight through Otematata
The Omarama Hot Tubs is a 'must experience' in a beautiful and relaxed setting.
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Hot Tubs Omarama
The Omarama Hot Tubs is a 'must experience' in a beautiful and relaxed setting.
City/town information
Twizel
A near by town worth stopping in and going for a wander
The home of Omarama Hot Tubs and 'The Wrinkly Rams' cafe are are must here
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Omarama
The home of Omarama Hot Tubs and 'The Wrinkly Rams' cafe are are must here
A great little town. Nice to have a wander around. The annual New Years market is definitely worth going to if you're in the area
Kurow
A great little town. Nice to have a wander around. The annual New Years market is definitely worth going to if you're in the area
Food scene
Get some freshly caught salmon, catch it yourself or feed them
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High Country Salmon
2602 Twizel-Omarama RdGet some freshly caught salmon, catch it yourself or feed them
The best food, coffee and service in the whole region!
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The Wrinkly Rams
24-30 Omarama AveThe best food, coffee and service in the whole region!
A great relaxed atmosphere, in winter you can sit by the roaring open fire and sip on a mulled wine
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Lake Ohau Lodge
2295 Lake Ohau RdA great relaxed atmosphere, in winter you can sit by the roaring open fire and sip on a mulled wine
This cafe restaurant is a must stop, offering an impeccable menu using locally sourced produce. This beautifully restored building has a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating inside and out.
We never miss a stop in here!
Waitaki Braids
61 Bledisloe StThis cafe restaurant is a must stop, offering an impeccable menu using locally sourced produce. This beautifully restored building has a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating inside and out.
We never miss a stop in here!
The Hungry Hydro
Excellent coffee and treats
A very well stocked shop with everything you need plus the best pies and baking, beer, wine and fishing gear.
On the Spot Otematata
A very well stocked shop with everything you need plus the best pies and baking, beer, wine and fishing gear.