Omarama is a small township (population <400) at the junction of State Highways 8 and 83, near the southern end of the Mackenzie Basin, in the South Island of New Zealand. Omarama is part of the Waitaki District, and at the northern edge of the Otago Province. Whilst most of the Waitaki District resides within North Otago Province, Omarama is part of neighboring Canterbury Province. The New Zealand State Highway Shield. ... The Mackenzie Basin, popularly and traditionally known as the Mackenzie Country, is a roughly elliptical and elevated area (700m/3000 ft above sea level) near the centre of the South Island of New Zealand. ... The South Island The South Island is one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. ...
It is known as a world-class gliding area, gaining fame among sailplane pilots around the world after hosting the 1995 World Gliding Championships. Omarama is Māori for "Place of Light", a reference to its extraordinarily pure and clear sky, which also makes it of great interest to astronomers. Gliding (or soaring) is a recreational activity and competitive sport where pilots fly un-powered aeroplanes known as gliders or sailplanes. ... Gliders are un-powered heavier-than-air aircraft. ... The World Gliding Championships is a gliding competition held every two years or so. ... For the MÄori language, see MÄori language. ...
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