- Travel home
- Places to go
- South Island
- Otago Region
- Central Otago District
Editor's Picks: the top 5 things to do in the Lower South Island
Check out our AA Traveller Guides Editor's picks of the top 5 experiences not to be missed in the Lower...
Ride the famous luge in Queenstown.
Find out more
Editor's Picks: the top 5 things to do in the Lower South Island
Check out our AA Traveller Guides Editor's picks of the top 5 experiences not to be missed in the Lower South Island! Read the story . . .
Find out more
Tohu Whenua: Otago Central Rail Trail
Big spaces, big-hearted people and wild, wide skies. Those are just some of the features that define Aotearoa’s original Great Ride, the Otago Central Rail Trail. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Tohu Whenua: Hayes Engineering Works and Homestead
If you’re a fan of Kiwi ingenuity, rural inventions and workshops crammed with heritage machinery, then Hayes Engineering Works and Homestead in Otago is the place for you. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Tohu Whenua: Bannockburn Sluicings
Located a short drive from Cromwell, the sculpted clay cliffs and pinnacles at Bannockburn Sluicings are the result of a five-decade-long gold mining era that began in the 1860s. Read the story . . .
Find out more
We Love You New Zealand Magazine
New Zealand is brimming with lesser-known sweet spots. We’ve filled 113 pages with hundreds of ideas of things to see and do around the country in our online travel magazine. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Must-Do's: Walking Travel Guide
Whether you’re hiking to a mountain summit or strolling through an urban landscape, there are walking options around New Zealand to suit everyone. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Must-Do's: Cycling Travel Guide
There are 22 Great Rides on Ngā Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail, covering over 2,600 kilometres of the country. Check out our comprehensive overview of all the best cycle trails available in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Must-Do's: Lower South Island Travel Guide
From the Southern Lakes and Fiordland, to Otago, Clutha and Southland, our full digital Must-Do's guide provides all the details you'll need to find accommodation, activities and attractions on your next road trip. Read it here for free! Read the story . . .
Find out more
Must Do's: South Island Road Trips Travel Guide
Start planning your next road trip with great attractions, accommodation and things to see and do in the South Island with our full 2022 Must-Do's travel guide. Read or download it here! Read the story . . .
Find out more
Ride the cycle trails of Central Otago
With wide open landscapes, gold mining heritage and winding rivers, Central Otago is a great spot for cycling. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Six spectacular short walks for spring
Get back in touch with nature this spring. From coastal walkways to native forest trails; hidden waterfalls to ancient volcanoes, New Zealand is packed with short walks suitable for all levels of fitness. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Pick your own fruit
Make the most of the season’s bounty by picking your own selection of berries and summer fruits. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Otago Central Rail Trail: the original Great Ride
The Otago Central Rail Trail is New Zealand’s original ‘Great Ride’ cycle trail. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Ten awesome outdoor adventures in Otago
The Otago Region is home to diverse landscapes – from the wild coast to the wide open plains. With goldrush heritage, mysterious caves, quirky winter sports and some truly unique geology, it's a remarkable place to explore. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Adventure time: tramping in New Zealand
Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .
Find out more
Taking our time: cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail
The Otago Central Rail Trail is open all year round, so riders can pick their preferred season or return multiple times to experience the ever-changing scenery. Read the story . . .
Showing 1 - 16 of 24 results