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New Zealand

Otago is located in the southern half of New Zealands South Island. It features some of New Zealand’s most spectacular undulating landscapes. This includes rugged snow-capped mountains, fiords, lakes, dramatic clear blue rivers, tussock-clad hills, lush countryside, and remote beaches.

In parts of Otago you will experience the hottest summers and coldest winters in New Zealand.

The name "Otago" is an old Maori southern dialect word, with the common translations being "isolated village".

Hydroelectric power is generated from the Waitaki and Clutha rivers.

This area has a growing arts culture and well-preserved gold heritage

A great place to live, work and enjoy

               

Otago - highlights 

  • Historic goldmining trails and towns
  • Gold panning
  • Great Rail Trail Rides
  • Power boating, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing.
  • Hydro electric dams
  • Walking tracks, cycle trails, and and four wheel driving.
  • Skiing, ice skating and curling in winter
  • Ecosanctuary - home for endangered and rare native species
  • Caves and Shipwrecks
  • Award-winning wines - tastings throughout the summer months.
  • Taste seasonal fruits from local orchards
  • Airport/heliport
  • Accommodation of all types
  • Variety of restaurants and takeaways
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Locations in Otago

  • Dunedin (City)
  • Alexandra - known for its fruit orchards
  • Cromwell - by the shores of Lake Dunstan
  • Ranfurly - in the heart of the Maniototo a village with a rich art deco architecture
  • Oamaru
  • Balclutha
  • Queenstown
  • Wanaka
  • Kaitangata is a prominent source of coal
  • Roxburgh - service town for the fruit growing region of the Teviot Valley
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