Omarama meaning ‘place of light’ in Maori, about a 4 hour drive away from Christchurch International Airport and only a few hours away from Queenstown & Dunedin, is a small but charismatic town that will live on in your memories long after your holiday is over.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk in native forest, a more demanding hike into alpine wilderness, or simply a quiet place to sit and enjoy the view, the Aoraki Mount Cook region has it all.
Naturalists the world over come to view the wondrous variety of flowering native plants and the unique insect and bird life in the area. The region also offers a wide range of water sport activities and is a popular venue with sports people from all over the world.
Visit the famous Clay Cliffs, go gliding, play a round of golf, join a game-fishing trip, sample exotic cuisines, or simply enjoy the peace & quiet over a glass of world-class Otago Wine.
Mainstay Hotels in Omarama & Twizel, Aoraki Mount Cook Region
Situated at the crossroads of three of the central South Island's most travelled routes, the Heritage Gateway Hotel is a 98 room hotel that caters for both the international as well as the domestic traveller. Ample off street parking surrounds the 93 hotel rooms and 5 self contained apartments. The Four Seasons Restaurant has a variety of dining choices including a sumptuous Carvery Buffet as well as A-La-Carte, all of which are complemented with a large selection of South Island Wines. The Anglers Reach Bar is open from 5.00pm till late and includes a generous Bar Meal Menu.
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MacKenzie Country Inn is ideally situated in the heart of the Aoraki/Mt Cook Region. Twizel sits just off the main highway only 3 hours from Christchurch and 2 hours from Queenstown. This hotel has been designed with natural stone and local timbers to reflect the history and personality of this rugged region. Less than an hours drive away is the alpine playground of Mt Dobson; Ohau and Roundhill ski fields are easily accessible. Twizel is home to one of New Zealand's purpose built international rowing courses - Lake Ruatanwhai, also well known for its fishing and Jet boat activity. Fancy something different, try your hand at Frisbee Golf with a purpose built 18 hole course.
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