Four hours drive from Christchurch, less than three hours from Dunedin, and only two hours from Queenstown, a stay at the Heritage Gateway Hotel is the perfect way to break up your journey or just get away for a while. It's central location makes Omarama easy to get to from either direction and where you head to next. is up to you. Omarama is 60 minutes from Aoraki Mout Cook National Park, 45 mins to Ohau ski field, and only 20 mins to neighbouring Twizel via a fascinating visit to Lake Benmore's Salmon farm. A short stroll takes you to New Zealand's highest altitude Winery, and the gliding base is quite literally right at your doorstep.
From ChristchurchDrive south on State Highway 1 to Rangitata and turn right to Geraldine - 1.5 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. Continue past the picturesque Lakes of Tekapo and Pukaki and on to tranquillity of Omarama - 1.5 to 2 hours. For a safe and enjoyable journey with a break along the way allow 4 hours.
From QueenstownDrive 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 to 1.5 hours. Allow 2.5 hours for a comfortable journey with a break.
