5 Clay Cliffs Lane, Omarama, New Zealand
+64 3 438 9451 or 0800 438 945
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Omarama is a small township at the junction of State Highways 8 and 83, near the southern end of the Mackenzie Basin in New Zealand's South Island. Omarama is part of the Waitaki District and at the northern edge of Otago. Its name means "Place of Light", reflecting its clear skies and stargazing conditions.

Ahuriri Motels is on the peaceful edge of town, close to local shops, cafés, restaurants, hot tubs and the airfield. Browse our Omarama motel accommodation and things to see and do in Omarama.

Distances

The Ahuriri Motels is the following distance by road from these locations:

  • Christchurch Airport: 310km – 4 hours travelling time
  • Lake Tekapo: 88km – 1 hour travelling time
  • Aoraki Mt Cook: 96km – 1 hour travelling time
  • Wanaka: 112km – 70 minutes travelling time
  • Queenstown: 169km – 2 hours travelling time
  • Oamaru: 119km – 70 minutes travelling time
  • Dunedin: 228km – 3 hours travelling time