Omarama Merinos — Omarama, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 44° 29.263 E 169° 57.930
59G E 417742 N 5073434
The Omarama Merinos is a tribute to this breed of sheep that thrives in the area.
Waymark Code: WM8DKT
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Omarama Merinos

This statue was erected as a tribute to merino sheep which have been farmed in the district since 1858.

Out find wool sheep are still summered on the mountains to a height of 7000 feet.

Sculptured by Bill Adams (Omarama) 1994.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Omarama Merinos

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Bill Adams

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1994

Materials used: Oamaru stone

Location: Small square
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