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The Distinction Hotels Group wishes to announce that Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama has re-opened for Summer stays. Make a booking online now or phone our team 03 438 9894.

Clay Cliffs Omarama

A must-do whilst staying in Omarama, the Clay Cliffs are a natural rock formation, located just 15 km west of Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama.

Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama

100% New Zealand Owned & Operated
Enjoy affordable, country-style accommodation, located just 5 minutes’ drive from the beautiful village of Omarama and neighbouring the Omarama Airfield and Gliding Club.

Waitaki District Location
Located just 5 minutes' drive from Omarama village in a broad basin between mountain ranges and at the crossroads of the Waitaki District, Mackenzie Region and Lindis Pass. As a junction town, Omarama is the perfect base for exploring the myriad of attractions scattered throughout these regions including the fascinating Clay Cliffs, Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail or the numerous quintessentially Kiwi ski fields.

The hotel also conveniently neighbours Omarama Airfield and the Guiding Club, making it an ideal stay for pilots and those wanting to enjoy flying in one of the world's best soaring areas.

2.5-Star Omarama Accommodation
The hotel is currently rated 2.5-stars and presents 47 basic hotel rooms. Perfect as a base for family excursions into this extraordinary region of natural beauty. All rooms offer refrigerators, tea and coffee making facilities, flatscreen TVs & FREE unlimited WiFi. Some rooms offer kitchen facilities. Complimentary off-street car parking is included. A soft refurbishment is underway during summer 2024/25 to bring this hotel in line with a Discovery branded 3-star hotel.

Omarama Breakfast Restaurant
Get ready for your day of adventure or work and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast in the hotel's restaurant with stunning mountain views. At the end of the day enjoy a local beer and wine and dine from the bar snack menu in the iconic bar decorated to resemble a traditional sheep shearing shed. Complimentary on-site car parking.

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NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER STAYS

Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama Summer Re-Opening

The Distinction Hotels Group wishes to announce that Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama has re-opened for Summer stays. Make a booking online now or phone our team 03 438 9894.

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Omarama Airport Next to Discovery Countrytime Hotel

Attractions & Activities

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Hot Tubs Omarama

Experience true luxury with Hot Tubs Omarama. The sustainable hot tubs feature locally sourced wood and pure New Zealand mountain water for the ultimate relaxation experience.

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Scenic Flights - Mackenzie Region

The Mackenzie Region of the South Island is home to seemingly endless mountain ranges, valleys sculpted by the glaciers you can still see today as well as New Zealand's highest peak Aoraki/Mount Cook. Discovery Omarama Hotel lies to the south of this magnificent region, providing you with plenty of options to take the flight of a lifetime, be it by helicopter or fixed wing aircraft during your stay. Don’t forget your camera!

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Skiing & Snowboarding

Nestled beneath the spectacular Southern Alps of New Zealand, Omarama is an ideal base to enjoy the best skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand, when the Mackenzie Region transforms into a winter playground during the cooler months. The region plays host to three quintessentially Kiwi ski fields all within driving distance of Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama.

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Clay Cliffs Omarama

A must-do whilst staying in Omarama, the Clay Cliffs are a natural rock formation, located just 15 km west of Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama.

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Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is the longest of the 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, serving up epic vistas from Aoraki Mount Cook. Routes 4 & 5 are popular with our guests staying at Discovery Countrytime Hotel Omarama.

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Elephant Rocks

The large hummocky rock formations that look a lot like elephants are the remains of an ancient seabed. Uplift of the land by tectonic processes, changes in sea level and erosion have exposed this fossil-rich limestone deposited 23-25 million years ago.

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Lake Benmore

Lake Benmore is New Zealand’s largest artificial lake, having been created in the 1960s by the construction of Benmore Hydro-Dam. It is about 74km² and holds about 1.25 billion cubic meters of water – that’s 1.5 times the water in Wellington Harbour!

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