Omarama

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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.
  • Hang Gliding, 0800 02 45433. Take an at least 20 minute flight over Omarama.

[edit] Learn

  • Gavin Wills Mountain Soaring, 64 3 438 9555, [2]. 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

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