Things To See, Do and Eat Around Otematata
Food Scene
Find something to eat locally.
Try their new "Low & Slow Meat Co" outdoor barbeque - for delicious meats that simply fall apart, together with your favourite ale or wine.
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Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging
2736 Otematata-Kurow RdTry their new "Low & Slow Meat Co" outdoor barbeque - for delicious meats that simply fall apart, together with your favourite ale or wine.
Otematata Country Inn
12 Rata DrRestaurant and bar with a variety of dining options
Less than 30 minutes drive away on the far side of Kurow, River T Estate has a cellar door for wine sales, as well as a thriving eatery for lunch with fantastic views over the vines to the hills beyond. A great place to go for a relaxing lunch.
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River-T Estate Wines
5292a Kurow-Duntroon RdLess than 30 minutes drive away on the far side of Kurow, River T Estate has a cellar door for wine sales, as well as a thriving eatery for lunch with fantastic views over the vines to the hills beyond. A great place to go for a relaxing lunch.
Tasty food and great wine selection, a mere 20 minutes drive from Otematata. Great to visit either before or after a trip to the Omarama hot tubs.
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The Wrinkly Rams
24-30 Omarama AveTasty food and great wine selection, a mere 20 minutes drive from Otematata. Great to visit either before or after a trip to the Omarama hot tubs.
Sightseeing
No trip to Otematata is complete without a day out on the lake. If you have a boat, launch at either the Benmore Dam ramp, or at Sailor's Cutting (On the main road to Omarama) for the perfect day out with amazing views.
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Lake Benmore
No trip to Otematata is complete without a day out on the lake. If you have a boat, launch at either the Benmore Dam ramp, or at Sailor's Cutting (On the main road to Omarama) for the perfect day out with amazing views.
The Otematata area has several great walking tracks with stunning views.
Check out https://www.otematata.kiwi.nz/walks for ideas
Otematata
The Otematata area has several great walking tracks with stunning views.
Check out https://www.otematata.kiwi.nz/walks for ideas
Essentials
The West Road 'On The Spot' Shop & Cafe (affectionately known as the Kwik-E-Mart) - for all your grocery and essential items. They also have a variety of outdoor gear - sunglasses, fishing tackle/bait, cold drinks, ice creams, newspapers, barista coffee, hot food and snacks.
Look out for the pink beetle parked out front.
1 West Rd
1 West RoadThe West Road 'On The Spot' Shop & Cafe (affectionately known as the Kwik-E-Mart) - for all your grocery and essential items. They also have a variety of outdoor gear - sunglasses, fishing tackle/bait, cold drinks, ice creams, newspapers, barista coffee, hot food and snacks.
Look out for the pink beetle parked out front.
Drinks & Nightlife
Otematata District Club
Another dining option with a variety of activities on offer.
Parks & Nature
Take a stroll along the lake shore, or if you have brought your boat, launch at Otematata Boat Harbour to head out for some fishing or just enjoy the vista. If you're into water skiing or wake boarding, launch at Loch Laird for the perfect day on the boards.
Lake Aviemore
Take a stroll along the lake shore, or if you have brought your boat, launch at Otematata Boat Harbour to head out for some fishing or just enjoy the vista. If you're into water skiing or wake boarding, launch at Loch Laird for the perfect day on the boards.
A great trail for your morning walk with some stunning views. You can start either from the Otematata Boat Harbour, or from Loch Laird Rd next to the golf course.
Otematata Wetlands
Loch Laird RoadA great trail for your morning walk with some stunning views. You can start either from the Otematata Boat Harbour, or from Loch Laird Rd next to the golf course.
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail stretches from Aoraki/Mount Cook through to the sea at Oamaru. The trail passes right through Otematata.
Check out http://www.alps2ocean.com/ for more information.
Alps 2 Ocean Cycles Limited
1 Argyle StreetThe Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail stretches from Aoraki/Mount Cook through to the sea at Oamaru. The trail passes right through Otematata.
Check out http://www.alps2ocean.com/ for more information.
If you're heading to Omarama you need to add an hour to your itinerary to stop off to visit these stunning cliffs.They are 10k off the main highway ( 5 k on gravel roads) and on private land. The $5 entry fee may be the best value for anything in New Zealand. Hike the short half mile trail through the cliffs to get absolutely stunning views and pictures.
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Clay Cliff
Henburn RoadIf you're heading to Omarama you need to add an hour to your itinerary to stop off to visit these stunning cliffs.They are 10k off the main highway ( 5 k on gravel roads) and on private land. The $5 entry fee may be the best value for anything in New Zealand. Hike the short half mile trail through the cliffs to get absolutely stunning views and pictures.
Shopping
Head to Omarama, a short 15 minute drive west, for some quirky and interesting shops, including Big Rooster Antiques & Collectibles, which has a collection of memorabilia from the TV shows Xena: Warrior Princess, and Hercules. There's also some other shops catering to the tourist sector with souvenirs and supplies. There is also a 4 Square supermarket in Omarama.
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Omarama
Head to Omarama, a short 15 minute drive west, for some quirky and interesting shops, including Big Rooster Antiques & Collectibles, which has a collection of memorabilia from the TV shows Xena: Warrior Princess, and Hercules. There's also some other shops catering to the tourist sector with souvenirs and supplies. There is also a 4 Square supermarket in Omarama.
Entertainment & Activities
http://www.hottubsomarama.co.nz/
The place to go for a relaxing soak in your own private chemical free hot tub, complete with amazing vistas. Enjoy a sauna or therapeutic massage while you are here. Just 15 minutes west from Otematata.
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Hot Tubs Omarama
http://www.hottubsomarama.co.nz/
The place to go for a relaxing soak in your own private chemical free hot tub, complete with amazing vistas. Enjoy a sauna or therapeutic massage while you are here. Just 15 minutes west from Otematata.
https://www.glideomarama.com/
Take the Controls and Soar! Let this be your introduction to the sport of gliding. With a modern high performance sailplane and a fully qualified instructor you will experience the joy of soaring at Omarama – widely considered to be the best mountain soaring site in the world.
Glide Omarama
https://www.glideomarama.com/
Take the Controls and Soar! Let this be your introduction to the sport of gliding. With a modern high performance sailplane and a fully qualified instructor you will experience the joy of soaring at Omarama – widely considered to be the best mountain soaring site in the world.