Otematata Country Inn in Otematata

The Otematata Country Inn offers Motel and Backpackers accommodation (see Facilities ) in this unique region.
Otematata is centrally located in the South Island of New Zealand. About an hour's drive from Oamaru along the beautiful Waitaki Valley.

It's origins go back to the 1950's when the Waitaki Valley power projects commenced. The Benmore Dam is the largest earth dam in NZ and Lake Benmore is the largest man made lake in NZ.

Established to house the employees and their families, today it is a popular holiday spot.

Distances from :
Benmore Dam - 5 minutes
Mt. Cook - 1 hour
Timaru - 1.5 hours
Dunedin - 2.5 hours
Oamaru - 1 hour
Queenstown - 2 hours


Facilities:

Motel and Backpackers Accommodation

2 x fully self contained 3 bedroom cottages that sleep up to 6 people.

14 private budget rooms with linen, comprising double, twin and single rooms with shared facilities.

Each unit has Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry facilities and TV lounge.

A Restaurant with a full menu and Bar providing bar meals &amp, takeaways.

Activities:

The natural beauty of our high country sets the scene for a relaxing time (if that's what you prefer) or you can avail yourselves of one of the many outdoor activities on offer.
Enjoy the stunning scenery and clear air as you :
* Apply your skill on the nine hole Golf course with country green fees.
* Play a little tennis.
* Stroll on one of the many exquisite Walks or go Tramping.
* Look for 'tight lines' while Trout fishing on one of the Lakes.
* Take a chartered Boat onto the Lakes.
* Check out the Benmore Earth Dam or one of the surrounding Sheep Stations.
* Go Skiing on the near-by Ski Fields.

Water enthusiasts will have no shortage of things to do with access to swimming, boating, water skiing, yachting, windsurfing, tubing and fishing.

If you feel inclined take a visit to Mt Cook which is a pleasant day trip.