Countrytime Hotel

Tasting a 500-year-old iceberg is just one of the many amazing adventures awaiting you at Countrytime Hotel in Omarama! Standing strong and stalwart in the heart of the lakes and mountains of South Island, it's surrounded by a sea of tussock grassland that stretches from the doorstep to the forested slopes of the distant mountains.
This comfortably furnished resort boasts its own bar and restaurant. Savour delicious local cuisine or a cheeky glass of wine while soaking up the ever-present majestic mountain views. Incidentally, Omarama is Maori for 'place of light' and the astonishingly pure clear sky leaves you in no doubt as to the names accuracy.
Regardless of the season, the area is one big playground. During winter, the rugged splendour of Mt. Cook and the ski fields of the Southern Alps become a snowy paradise, where the adventurous can experience a helicopter landing on a glacier, heli-skiing or the serene beauty and magnificence of kayaking amongst the icebergs floating in the pristine green of the Mueller glacial lake. And relaxing in the hot springs is simply exquisite.
During the summer, the lakes and rivers become a haven for boating and water sports such as windsurfing and white-water rafting. And the fishing is fantastic! Other recreational activities you can enjoy include hunting, climbing, biking and, if you're brave enough, you can get up close and personal with the sky in a glider.
Make the Countrytime Hotel the heart of your New Zealand adventure. You'll be glad you did.