Merino Country Café and Gifts is located on 7 Chain Hills Highway, Omarama, and is in the town centre near hotels, shops and restaurants. We are 100km from Aoraki Mt Cook, 200km from Queenstown, 400km from Christchurch and 300km from Dunedin.

Activities

Gliding with Southern Soaring

Fly-fishing in lakes and mountain streams

Mountain-biking (popular in this region)

Hiking and walks in the surrounding countryside

Golf, bowls and tennis (all in close proximity)

Four-wheel drive tours over the many interesting mountain roads

A trip to Clay Cliffs, one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets

Sightseeing at Aoraki Mt Cook, Lake Ohau and Lake Benmore

Visiting Hot Tubs Omarama for fresh-water pools

On the Alps 2 Cycle Trail