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Ōmarama Must Do's
Ōmarama Hot Tubs
Sink into your private outdoor hot tub filled with fresh mountain water and gaze across the picturesque lake.
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Ōtematata
In low season, Ōtematata, a 15-minute drive from Ōmarama is small and sleepy, but the population booms in summer, when temperatures soar and nearby Lake Benmore offers swimming, camping and water sports.
Clay Cliffs
Rising spectacularly behind Ahuriri River, these enormous pinnacles and ridges are impressive even from a distance. To get close is a 25-minute drive from Ōmarama, then an easy 10 to 15-minute walk.
The Wrinkly Rams
Take your seat at the only merino sheep shearing show in the country. Afterwards, pop by the gift shop and café.
Waitaki River
Popular for water sports, fishing, hiking and boating, this is the smallest of three man-made lakes of the Waitaki hydroelectric scheme/ Waitaki Dam. Thirty minutes from Ōmarama.
Sailor’s Cutting
Make the most of this popular camping and fishing site. Fronting the shores of Lake Benmore, it’s especially popular in summer when droves of happy campers arrive for a holiday.
High Country Salmon Farm
Drop by to see how salmon is farmed, feed the fish and watch them jump to grab a bite, then taste delicious just-caught salmon. Located in Twizel approximately 1 hour 40 minutes from Hāwea.
Alps 2 Ocean
From the highest mountains, past great lakes andrivers to the ocean – this cycle trail is an absolute winner.
Clay Cliffs, Ōmarama © Miles Holden
