Omarama
Town in the South Island of New Zealand
Omarama is a small town at the junction of State Highways 8 and 83, near the southern end of the Mackenzie Basin, in the South Island of New Zealand. Omarama is in the Waitaki District, in the southern Canterbury region. The Ahuriri River is a short distance to the north of the township. Omarama is 30 km southwest of Twizel, 40 km southeast of Lake Ōhau and 32 km northeast of the Lindis Pass.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 310
- Coordinates
- -44.488, 169.966
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
Overview of Omarama
Part of New Zealand, Omarama is a village. The headcount is close to 310. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for sports, wellness and nature.
Things to do in Omarama
Sports in Omarama
(3)Sports in Omarama covers Horse Trails, Running and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Omarama's own activity tags.
Wellness in Omarama
(2)Looking for wellness? Omarama has Therms and Turkish Baths. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Omarama's own activity tags.
Nature in Omarama
(1)For nature, expect Scenic Roads. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Omarama's own activity tags.
More to do in Omarama
(2)Other activities in Omarama covers Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Omarama's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach New Zealand first, then drive or cycle into Omarama. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Omarama that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Omarama known for?
- Omarama is mainly a destination for sports, wellness and nature, set in New Zealand with around 310 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Omarama?
- You can plan around Horse Trails, Running, Trail Running, Therms and Turkish Baths in Omarama. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Omarama located?
- Administratively, Omarama sits in New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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