Situated 4 hours from Christchurch and only 2 hrs from Queenstown a stay at the Countrytime Hotel is the perfect way to break up your journey or just to get away for a while. Only 60 minutes from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park the Countrytime Hotel is a great base to explore this beautiful region. The expansive grounds featuring two lawn tennis courts make it ideal for families having plenty of room for all that youthful energy to burn. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in our country style restaurant surrounded by panoramic mountain views or dine among the scenery in our spacious out door BBQ area. After dinner relax with a local wine in front of the huge stone fireplace and reflect on the impressive murals by prominent South Island artist Colin Wheeler that line the walls of many of the hotels common areas. The large restaurant and adjoining conference room makes the Countrytime Hotel an ideal venue for a big country theme wedding or business conference. The contour of the land and nature of the climate make Omarama a premium world class gliding location with many events being held here both national and international. Take to the skies yourself with flights available from the local Gliding School. Hit the mountain slopes with Ohau ski only 45 mins drive away. Go for a hike, tramp or gentle stroll taking in the awe inspiring landscape. Don't forget to take your camera as this area is a photographers paradise. Visit the local Salmon farm for some fresh salmon or bring your rod to catch your own trout from one of the local fishing spots. Plenty fair game to be found for the hunting enthusiast too. But to be honest, with a good night's sleep and warm friendly Countrytime hospitality on offer, one of the best reasons to stay at the Countrytime Hotel is to relax and as the saying goes "take time out to smell the roses".