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Luxury in the country+free range eggs for b/fast
Wakeup to mountain views on Lifestyle property with vines, chickens & sheep, nestled on the northern outskirts of Omarama - 1.6 km to Omarama township. A2O cycle track at the gate. Large park like grounds with owners house. BBQ/outdoor area for quests, plenty of room. Fully self contained guest house + private bathroom + own entrance + free Wi-Fi + heat pump + seasonal continental breakfast. Superking bed (can be 2 singles) Free onsite parking. Not suitable for infants/child under 12 or pets

Waitaki Lakes Apartment
Modern, sunny, quiet fully serviced apartment on the doorstep of the A2O cycle trail. Double glazed windows/doors. All rooms heated, cooler for summer. Fully equipped kitchenette. Crisp white professionally laundered linen, fluffy pillows. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cooking basics, soap, shampoo, conditioner. Free to air TV, free wifi, games, children's books & toys, coin operated laundry. Adjacent to retro hotel bar/cafe and shop across road. Portacot available on request. Stopover or rest!

Kiwi Woolshed Lodge. Farmstay Kurow
Woolshed Lodge farmstay. Enjoy mountain & forest views. Idyllic rural setting. Modern space to relax & enjoy a rural experience in a unique grand design. Explore the Waitaki & Lakes Minutes to Kurow center Delicious meals available, local wines. Enjoy Woodfired Hot Tub in forest grove. Massage center right next door. Area offers great hunting/fishing/hiking/biking/lakes. When you book you get the whole place to yourself. Spare bathroom by back door maybe used by others. WiFi on request

Peak View Cabin - Ben Ohau - Stylish Seclusion
We invite you to enjoy the magnificent tranquility of Peak View Cabin. Nestled in 10 acres of golden tussock with expansive views of the Ben Ohau Range and beyond. Relax, unwind and de-stress in the beautiful isolation with ever changing mountain views. A short 15 minute drive from Twizel, the cabin has easy access to all the natural amenities the Mackenzie Region is renowned for. Such as - cycling & mountain biking, tramping & hiking, snow sports, hunting and fishing to name but a few.

Serenity Plus!
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space with uninterrupted views across the adjacent Golf Course to the Mountains .My Apartment is located in the Waitaki lakes Apartment Complex , situated behind the Otematata eatery and bar . It is a great base to explore Tekapo, Twizel, Mount Cook , clay cliffs at Omarama and the Coastal town of Oamaru . It is also on the A20 cycle trail . My Apartment is a golfers paradise and has an outdoor eating area and Sky T V. WiFi (wireless) is provided

Totara View - D6 - high country mountains & lakes
D6 is a self-contained unit in the Wataki Lakes Apartments on the Alps to Ocean cycle trail, in the middle of the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark & abutting the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Views of Mt Totara. Over the golf course is Lake Aviemore, popular for boating, with many walks nearby. Hot dry summers, crisp sunny autumn & spring, cold snowy winters. Otematata's population is 200, swelling to 5000 in summer. It is on the road between Oamaru & Omarama.

Home Away from Home-Unit A5 Waitaki Lakes Aprtmnts
Unit A5, Waitaki Lakes Apartments is a one bedroom fully serviced apartment in idyllic surroundings on the edge of the Otematata Golf Course with the Alps2Ocean cycle trail, walking trails and wetland areas nearby. The apartment has been refurbished with a new kitchenette & bathroom, double glazing and interior upgrade. Please note that I am not on site but please message anytime if you have any queries or need anything. This is our holiday home so please be mindful of this.

The Temple Cabin (Steeple Peak) Wilderness Comfort
Outdoor Adventure Awaits! Now offering Horse Treks! The Temple Cabins Steeple Peak is located at The Temple, at the head of Lake Ohau right at the beginning of the Hopkins Valley. A remote area well known in the outdoors community. Situated on a classic New Zealand high country station, the cabin gives it's guests access to one of the truly remote areas of the Southern Alps. Enjoy horse riding from our farm, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and much much more.

Kiwi Batch. In the heart of Omarama
CLASSIC KIWI FAMILY BATCH Unlimited WIFI. *Family Orientated, with Toys/games and bikes. Great place for a couple of families, there is plenty of room for everyone. 2 Bedrooms in the home, Plus plenty of Bunks in the sleep-out with a toilet and basin also. The sun-room overlooks the street is a lovely quiet spot to relax & read a book. The Fully fenced section is spacious and private, with a sheltered BBQ area. Pets= we do accept pets, but they must stay outdoors.

Frog Lodge - Enjoy Comfort & Style in Otematata
Relax and enjoy this spacious, modern home located at the base of Lake Benmore in the quaint, quiet town of Otematata; 1.5 hours drive east of Mt Cook & 1 hour west of the coastal town of Oamaru; steampunk capital of NZ. An outdoor enthusiats playground; with world class fly fishing, hunting, windsurfing, water skiing, boating, snow skiing, hiking and the Alps2Ocean cycle trail right on your doorstep.

Enchanting Otekaieke Church Waitaki Valley
This beautiful quaint church is situated in Otekaieke in the stunning Waitaki Valley. This accommodation has been tastefully converted to provide a warm and spacious retreat for one or two couples. Breakfast in the sunshine on the verandah overlooking farmland, the river valley and the Campbell Hills. This quiet and peaceful setting is situated only 35mins drive from the Victorian township of Oamaru.

Warm, Cosy, Self-contained Cottage
This is not suburbia. Are you looking for a place to get away? Do want to be amazed by starry skies? Can you imagine waking up in the morning and opening the curtains to a stunning mountain vista. If you are getting tired of the bombardment of noise in the city, you will be astonished at the silence we offer.
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All about Otematata
Located in the Waitaki District of New Zealand’s South Island, a region known for its jagged, often snow-capped mountains, the small town of Otematata — “place of good flint” in Māori — has become a popular vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The town sits between Lake Benmore (the country’s largest artificial lake), the Waitaki River, and Lake Aviemore, which together form a hydropower network that provides electricity to hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders. Those waterways also serve as a place of recreation and leisure, with plenty of spots dedicated to swimming, boating, jet skiing, and trout fishing.
The village itself, built up in the 1950s to house workers at the dams and power stations, remains tiny, with a few dining options, a park, and basic amenities. The moment you step onto the surrounding trails and paths, you’ll be immersed in the jaw-dropping beauty of South Island’s peaks and waters. Cycling enthusiasts can bike through portions of the world-famous Alps to Ocean Cycling Trail. Walkers can enjoy the Deep Stream Track, a flooded canyon walk, and trail runners can take on Otematata’s wetlands.
What are the top things to do in Otematata?
Benmore Dam & Peninsula
Benmore Dam, New Zealand’s largest earthen dam and the second-largest producer of hydroelectricity, is a sight in itself — and it’s especially awe-inspiring after heavy rainfall, when excess water gushes out. You can drive, walk, or cycle across the dam, or wander around a dedicated track that loops around the peninsula, where you can take in views of the lake, dam, and surrounding mountains.
Otematata Wetlands
Along the willow-lined Lake Aviemore coastline lies a network of trails linking wildlife reserves with lakeside campgrounds. Not only is the Otematata Wetlands rich in plant life, but it’s also a popular spot for exercise and leisure, with a walkway that’s suited for cyclists and walkers. There are also plenty of swimming spots for jet skiing and tubing.
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Cyclists of all skill levels and ages take on this world-famous cycling trail, which stretches more than 190 miles, beginning at the base of Aoraki (Mount Cook) and ending on the South Island’s Pacific coast. You can ride the entire course, or begin your trip in Otematata at Section 6 of the trail ride, which leads 27 miles southeast to the town of Kurow.
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