Four hours drive from Christchurch, less than 3 hours from Dunedin and only 2 hours 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.
Located at the centre of one of New Zealand's most scenic crossroads, Omarama is easy to get to and close to all the region's beautiful attractions.
Omarama is 60 minutes from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, 45 minutes to Ohau ski field and only 20 minutes to neighbouring Twizel via a fascinating visit to a salmon farm. A short stroll takes you to New Zealand's highest altitude Winery and Omarama's Gliding base is right on your doorstep.
From Christchurch:Drive south on State Highway 1 to Rangitata and turn right to Geraldine - 1 1/2 to 2 hours.Continue for 30 minutes to the pretty country town of Fairlie where you'll turn right onto State Highway 8 and through the beautiful Mackenzie Country, past the picturesque Lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki, arriving at the tranquillity of Omarama - Driving time - 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
For a safe and enjoyable journey with a break along the way allow 4 hours.
From Queenstown: Drive north on State Highway 6 past Cromwell - about 45 minutes.Turn onto state highway 8 and continue north through Tarras and over the Lindis Pass, then through to Omarama - 1 to11/2hrs
Allow 2 1/2 hours for a comfortable journey with a break.
