3 Results for What to See & Do in Omarama

Town Info

Omarama What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Omarama What to See & Do including Activities, Natural Attractions, Food and Wine, Entertainment, Shopping and Information & Services, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Omarama is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

Omarama is situated south of the majestic Mt Cook and north of vibrant Queenstown, with the
incredible Lindis Pass in between. Featuring powerful thermal currents, Omarama has perfect
conditions for gliding, and some of New Zealand's most beautiful terrain to match. You can admire
the majestic Southern Alps from 10,000 feet in the air, a view you don't want to miss! Glide over
scenery from the Lord of the Rings, and you can even see Aoraki/Mt Cook on a clear day. Fly-fishers
will love the excellent trout fishing here, and bird-watchers will be impressed with views of the
black stilt that has been saved from extinction. Soaking in a relaxing hot pool, going horse riding,
golfing or bike riding, visiting a vineyard or driving 45 minutes to Ohau ski field in winter are
other options here. Omarama's giant fluted Clay Cliffs are rated one of New Zealand's best-kept
natural secrets, and are a sight to behold. For a true Kiwi experience, the tussock farmland
produces world-class merino wool, and you can see the sheep being shorn every day at the Wrinkly
Rams.