Robyn & Ross’s guidebook
Walks
Lovely local scenic walks, easily accessible.
Great walk which starts at the top of Benmore Dam. Takes 1-1.5hours to walk. Otematata's signature walk.
Benmore peninsula trail head
Great walk which starts at the top of Benmore Dam. Takes 1-1.5hours to walk. Otematata's signature walk.
Within walking distance of the apartment complex - easy access. Picturesque with lots of birdlife. On the shores of Lake Aviemore.
Otematata Wetlands
Loch Laird RoadWithin walking distance of the apartment complex - easy access. Picturesque with lots of birdlife. On the shores of Lake Aviemore.
30 minute walk up the hill to get great views of the Waitaki braided river. Complements the Benmore Peninsula walk which gives you lake views.
Kurow Hill Walk Trail Head
13 Grey St30 minute walk up the hill to get great views of the Waitaki braided river. Complements the Benmore Peninsula walk which gives you lake views.
Easy walk to Sawyers Creek Bridge with great views of Lake Ohau along the way. Parallel to the A2O cycle ride for much of the way. 3-45 minutes each way.
Parsons Creek Track
2047 Lake Ohau RdEasy walk to Sawyers Creek Bridge with great views of Lake Ohau along the way. Parallel to the A2O cycle ride for much of the way. 3-45 minutes each way.
Food scene
Otematata and surrounds is a great area for foodies with different restaurants and cafes all committed to using local produce. Note some cafes and restaurants are closed over the winter months.
Great cellar door with a country theme. Beautiful views, great platters and a wide variety of local wines.
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River-T Estate Wines
5292a Kurow-Duntroon RdGreat cellar door with a country theme. Beautiful views, great platters and a wide variety of local wines.
Great place for coffee and lunch in Kurow. Fresh baking on site. Also offers accommodation.
Waitaki Braids
61 Bledisloe StGreat place for coffee and lunch in Kurow. Fresh baking on site. Also offers accommodation.
Omarama, 20 minutes away. Great food, coffee, wine. Gift shop next door. Plenty of parking.
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The Wrinkly Rams
24-30 Omarama AveOmarama, 20 minutes away. Great food, coffee, wine. Gift shop next door. Plenty of parking.
Easily accessible on the main road of Kurow. Specialises in Ostler wines, with grapes grown exclusively in the Waitaki Valley. Tastings, glass pour and antipasto, bottle sales. Open every day in the summer and weekdays in the winter.
Ostler Wines
45 Bledisloe StEasily accessible on the main road of Kurow. Specialises in Ostler wines, with grapes grown exclusively in the Waitaki Valley. Tastings, glass pour and antipasto, bottle sales. Open every day in the summer and weekdays in the winter.
Closest eatery to Lakeside, a few steps away in front of the complex. You don't even have to cross the road.
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Otematata Eatery, Bar & Lodging
2736 Otematata-Kurow RdClosest eatery to Lakeside, a few steps away in front of the complex. You don't even have to cross the road.
A destination in its own right on State Highway 1 between Oamaru and Timaru. Offers restaurant, gift shops, knights playground and its own castle! Bookings recommended.
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Riverstone Kitchen
1431 State Hwy 1A destination in its own right on State Highway 1 between Oamaru and Timaru. Offers restaurant, gift shops, knights playground and its own castle! Bookings recommended.
Cycling
Perfect area for cycling. Easy trails with gorgeous scenery.
Fabulous cycle trail. Do the whole thing or just a segment. The newest off-road section is from Sailors Cutting to Benmore Dam (16km) and will be open to the public from Saturday 19 December 2020!
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Tasman River, Alps To Ocean Cycle Trail, Just Under Mount Cook.
Fabulous cycle trail. Do the whole thing or just a segment. The newest off-road section is from Sailors Cutting to Benmore Dam (16km) and will be open to the public from Saturday 19 December 2020!
Sightseeing
Extend your holiday by visiting these neighbouring areas.
Experience a private soak in a hot tub with lovely views and atmosphere. Time it so that you are there at dusk and you will enjoy seeing the stars come out. Romantic and great for couples.
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Hot Tubs Omarama
Experience a private soak in a hot tub with lovely views and atmosphere. Time it so that you are there at dusk and you will enjoy seeing the stars come out. Romantic and great for couples.
Lots of walks, fishing, cycling, restaurants in Twizel. See local websites and the Twizel Promotions and Mackenzie region websites for more details.
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Twizel
Lots of walks, fishing, cycling, restaurants in Twizel. See local websites and the Twizel Promotions and Mackenzie region websites for more details.
Very beautiful village with stunning views down the lake. The Church of the Good Shepard is a must see, also consider Mt John observatory and cafe.
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Lake Tekapo
Very beautiful village with stunning views down the lake. The Church of the Good Shepard is a must see, also consider Mt John observatory and cafe.
Aoraki / Mount Cook
New Zealand's highest mountain.
Lots of things to do in Oamaru. Enjoy strolling around the historic district, watching the little Blue Penguins as they come in to settle down for the night, great playground for children at the harbour.
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Oamaru
Lots of things to do in Oamaru. Enjoy strolling around the historic district, watching the little Blue Penguins as they come in to settle down for the night, great playground for children at the harbour.
Skiing
Check out the local ski fields - great for individuals and for families.
Picturesque skiing here. Quite a challenging field, Roundhill in Tekapo better for beginners. Lots of lovely walks around and near Lake Ohau also.
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Ohau
Picturesque skiing here. Quite a challenging field, Roundhill in Tekapo better for beginners. Lots of lovely walks around and near Lake Ohau also.
Roundhill Ski Area
2544 Lilybank RdGreat for little ones and beginners.