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Omarama is a small town in the Mackenzie Country of New Zealand's South Island. It is 30 kilometres south of Twizel and 100 kilometres south of Mount Cook. It is a world famous gliding centre where scenic glider flights into the Southern Alps are available - as well as a pilot training school.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

• Omarama is on State Highway 8 at State Highway 83.

[edit] By plane

• Christchurch is the nearest international airport.
• Queenstown is the nearest major domestic airport.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

• The Wrinkly Rams Sheep Shearing Experience A detailed and informative show about New Zealands High Country sheep shearing. Shows last around 45 minutes which includes a 10 minute movie 'Micron Magic'. A must see if travelling through Omarama, don't forget your camera!

• Clay Cliffs, NZ$5. 15 minute drive through a natural hertiage protected site looking at natural erosion that has occurred due to the Ostler fault.

[edit][add listing] Do

• Gliding. Between September and April.
  • Southern Soaring, 03 438 9600, 0800 762 746, [1]. Flight times range from 20 minutes to an hour or more. NZ$235 - NZ$580. Also offers training courses.
  • Omarama Gliding Club operate from the airfield [2]
  • Canterbury Gliding Club operate from the airfield during January.
• Hang Gliding, 0800 02 45433. Take an at least 20 minute flight over Omarama.

[edit] Learn

• Gavin Wills Mountain Soaring, 64 3 438 9555, [3]. Soaring school with introductory and advanced level courses.

[edit][add listing] Buy

• The Wrinkly Rams Gift Shop-includes clothing made from 'Ultra-fine' Merino Wool, delicious New Zealand Honey and much more.

[edit][add listing] Eat

• The Wrinkly Rams Cafe-Omarama's best food and coffee.

• Kahu Cafe on the airfield, between the camping ground and the hangars. Coffee and meals.

[edit][add listing] Drink

• The Wrinkly Rams Cafe-Omarama's best food and coffee

Omarama's Best Cafe and Bar - Oasis. Great coffee, yummy food and a warm fire.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Heritage Gateway Hotel. 98 rooms.
• Countrytime Hotel. 50 rooms.
• Sierra Motels. From NZ$95.
• Ahuriri Motel, State Highway 83, 64 3 438 9451, 0800 438 945. 14 rooms.
• Omarama Hotel.

[edit] Get out

• Wanaka. 1 hour by car.
• Queenstown. 2 hours by car.
• Christchurch. 4 hours by car.