Since noticing the Hot Tubs, soak in the view, on the outskirts of Omarama, we had promised to spend a night in the area so we could indulge ourselves. As we were on our way back to Clyde and without an immediate reason to be there, we decided that this would be the trip when we would take the time to try these tubs.
We parked at the DOC campsite at the Ahuriri River and headed along just before 6pm, a time we thought that would give us the benefit of the last light of the day as well as experiencing the night sky.
Our hosts, Lance and Jan provided us with an excellent evening. The tubs are made of red cedar and heated with both wood and diesel. Each of the ten tubs in the complex are completely private thanks to the clever landscaping, and give you stunning views of the surrounding scenery. Each tub has its own changing room and shower (though the showers had been winterised at this time of the year) and before getting into our tub, Lance made sure the water temperature was comfortable for us. We were able to adjust the temperature during the evening by either adding more cold water, or lifting the damper to encourage more fire. 
We spent nearly a couple of hours in our tub, soaking in the view and gazing at the stars. It was certainly money well spent and something we would do again.
A link to their website is Hot Tubs where you can see more photos like the following as well as information on all that is on offer.
After an excellent night’s sleep we biked the two km into Omarama and had a fossick in the local shops, and in particular the Totara Peak Gallery and Collectables. This little gem is well worth a look if you are passing through the area. They have all sorts of bits and pieces, from new jewellry, scarves and bags, to collectable china, bric a brac to a 'blokes shed'.
Before heading south to Clyde we had one other place we wanted to visit and that was the Clay Cliffs. Just before the approach to the Ahuriri River heading south towards Omarama there is a sign pointing west to the Clay Cliffs. So off we went and drove the 10km to these magnificent natural features. Access is across private land and there is a $5 charge that goes to help maintaining the road. A short walk soon has you among these amazing cliffs, formed over time by the weathering of the clay. They can be seen from the main road, as you are heading south from Omarama but it is definitely worth a trip in for a closer look.
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