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The Swordmaker of Ohau lives in Lake Ohau Alpine Village. He totally handcrafts extremely fine swords from recycled wood. The swords are authentic replicas of sword types used in the medieval period. Each sword is unique, a one-off, finished to the highest standard for display as a beautiful and decorative piece of art. While you are staying at Ohau House, visit the swordmaker and see his swords at 21 Ohau Drive. |
Accommodation |
Buscot Backpackers (25 km from Ohau Village) |
Lake Ohau Lodge (5 km from Ohau Village) |
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Shops, Restaurants, Art and Craft |
Twizel and Omarama are the closest towns for shopping. Both towns have supermarkets, garages for petrol, cafes, restaurants, hotels and tourist shops. It is possible to purchase local wine and also dine at Clay Cliffs Estate in Omarama. On State Highway 8 between Twizel and Ohau Village, fresh salmon can be purchased at Benmore Salmon Farm. At Lake Ohau Lodge (5 km from Ohau Village), it is possible to dine with house guests. |
Hiking New Zealand provides a full range of hiking options from small group, 10-day Hiking Safaris, which involve camping and overnight hikes, to the guided Ball Pass Alpine Trek and Milford Track. NZhike.com (winner at the NZ Tourism Awards three years running) provides small group, 10-day hikes combining camping and overnight hikes into New Zealand's best wilderness areas. |
The Red Barn at Killin |
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Activities |
New Zealand Fly Fishing The complete online guide to trout or salmon fishing in New Zealand with detailed maps and comprehensive information about where to fish, access, flies and lures, regulations, tackle suppliers, fly fishing guides and accommodation - nzfishing.com". |