Title: Lake Benmore in Canterbury | Expedia.co.uk [Lake Benmore Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Benmore-Hotels.0-l6303628-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canterbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Canterbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lake Benmore Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Benmore.d6303628.Car-Hire-Guide)[Canterbury Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Canterbury.d6047984.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Benmore ![Perfect stop for a picnic lunch when cruising through the central South Island of NZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303628/8d3ad877-320e-4726-b6d1-dcdcbb844381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Perfect stop for a picnic lunch when cruising through the central South Island of NZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303628/8d3ad877-320e-4726-b6d1-dcdcbb844381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Benmore Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Hot Tubs Omarama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294641/f0522c74-6e62-4e7f-886e-0d5a2c137353.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hot Tubs Omarama Enjoy an outing to Hot Tubs Omarama during your stay in Omarama. Discover the area's mountain views and spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hot-Tubs-Omarama-Omarama.d6294641.Attraction) ![Clay Cliffs which includes mountains, landscape views and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966883/39cd1201-e52a-4242-a5cf-8ec354607d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Clay Cliffs Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clay-Cliffs-Omarama.d553248621526966883.Attraction) ![Wrinkly Rams](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966882/4c5a2861-7eda-4aca-bd71-18f02f78d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wrinkly Rams 4/5(2 reviews) You can find out about the history of Omarama with a visit to Wrinkly Rams. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wrinkly-Rams-Omarama.d553248621526966882.Attraction) ![Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113036/6ac179f3-120d-4df9-aab1-f03035c55613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Pukaki 4.5/5(33 reviews) Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Pukaki-Canterbury.d6113036.Attraction) ![Ohau Skifield showing snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113044/a5eeab47-f18b-4e2d-9a90-7ff06b8c0278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ohau Skifield 5/5(1 review) Hit the slopes in Ohau with a visit to Ohau Skifield. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohau-Skifield-Ohau.d6113044.Attraction) ![Church of the Good Shepherd showing farmland, a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113030/9204ce48-a377-4dcd-a44a-eab01498e1c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of the Good Shepherd 4.5/5(12 reviews) Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history. 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