Set on South Island, New Zealand, near the southern end of the Mackenzie Basin in the Waitaki District, Omarama is a charming small town meaning ‘Place of Light’. The village is internationally renowned for its aerial gliding opportunities, providing spectacular views over the landscape’s untamed high-country, snowy mountain peaks, and bright blue waters. Omarama is an ideal rest stop after the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, and also makes a perfect day-trip (or holiday) destination for travellers from Christchurch or Queenstown. Meander between the skyscraping ridges of the Clay Cliffs in the north, followed by a soak in the Omarama Hot Tubs, which provide exquisite views both at night-time and during the day. The area is a fisher’s paradise, with an abundance of rainbow and brown trout in the lakes, rivers and streams and a range of guided trips on offer.