Central Otago

Central Otago is an area located in the inland part of the Otago region in the South Island of New Zealand. The motto for the area is "A World of Difference". The area is dominated by mountain ranges and the upper reaches of the Clutha River and tributaries. Wikipedia.
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Top destinations in Central Otago

Cromwell
1. Cromwell
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Highlands - Experience the Exceptional, Mt Difficulty Wines Cellar Door, and more
Clyde
2. Clyde
31% as popular as Cromwell
Visit Bike It Now!, Clutha River Cruises - One Day Cruise, and more
Naseby
3. Naseby
11% as popular as Cromwell
Known for Indoor Curling Rink, Naseby Ice Luge, and more
Bannockburn
4. Bannockburn
11% as popular as Cromwell
Check out Mt Difficulty Wines Cellar Door, Domain Road Vineyard, and more
Omakau
5. Omakau
11% as popular as Cromwell
Visit She Bike She Bikes, Lorimer Shop and Post, and more
Ranfurly
6. Ranfurly
10% as popular as Cromwell
Known for Ranfurly i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Ranfurly Pool, and more
Alexandra
7. Alexandra
9% as popular as Cromwell
Check out Alexandra Mountain Clock, Alexandra i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, and more
Roxburgh
8. Roxburgh
8% as popular as Cromwell
Visit Roxburgh Gorge Trail, Clutha Gold Trail, and more
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Top attractions in Central Otago

Otago Central Rail Trail
1. Otago Central Rail Trail
Outdoor Activities
Biking Trails
Highlands - Experience the Exceptional
2. Highlands - Experience the Exceptional
4.7
(1687)
Sights & Landmarks
Car racing track
Center offering various driving experiences, plus sculptures, a sports car museum & mountain vistas.
Bike It Now!
3. Bike It Now!
4.8
(103)
Bicycle Shop
Tours
Cromwell Heritage Precinct
4. Cromwell Heritage Precinct
4.5
(1891)
Sights & Landmarks
Museum
Gold rush-era (1860s) buildings restored & used for shops & cafes next to Lake Dunstan.
Shebikeshebikes
5. Shebikeshebikes
4.8
(55)
Bicycle rental service
Tours
Maniototo Curling International Inc
6. Maniototo Curling International Inc
4.7
(181)
Sports club
Fun & Games

Other notable attractions

Goldfields Mining Centre
Sights & Landmarks
Historical landmark
Mt Difficulty Wines
Winery
Bucolic destination with vineyards, a rustic-chic restaurant & tasting bar for wine samplings.
Jones Family Fruit Stall
Fruit and vegetable store
Sights & Landmarks
Cheeki Cherries, Dam Good Fruit PYO Orchard
Orchard
Sights & Landmarks
Hayes Engineering Works & Homestead (incl cafe)
Heritage museum
Sights & Landmarks
Off The Rails Cycle Tours
Bicycle rental service
Tours
Wooing Tree Head Office
Winery
Food & Drink
Roxburgh Clutha Gold Top 10 - Roxburgh Accommodation
RV park
Outdoor Activities
Clutha River Cruises
Cruise line company
Tours
Bannockburn Sluicings Historic Reserve
Historical landmark
Nature & Parks
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