Central Otago

Central Otago is a region dominated by its stunning landscapes. Another feature of Central Otago is the solitude of the area. With a small population and large wide open areas it is very easy to find somewhere to get away from the noise of city living.

Major Attractions

Central Otago Rail Trail, Cromwell, Wine Tours.

Accommodation Guide Central Otago has a wide range of accommodation, bed & breakfast, motels, hotels.	Activity Guide Central Otago offers so much for all to do.
Shopping Guide Central Otago has excellent Arts and crafts shopping.	Wine & Food Guide Central Otago offers a wide range of excellent cuisine experiences. Central Otago has many wineries to visit.
Transport Guide There are many options to get to Central Otago and to get around while you are visiting.	Tourism Services Experienced assistance available to help you with the many choices available.
Local Events View the Central Otago Event's Calendar.	Ski Queenstown Queenstown is a top skiing and snowboarding destination.

Key Facts

Population: 16,000

Average Daily Temperatures:

max / min Summer (Dec-Feb): 23°C / 9°C

Autumn (Mar-May): 17°C / 6°C

Winter (Jun-Aug): 9°C / 1°C

Spring (Sept-Nov): 18°C / 5°C

Average Annual Rainfall: 358mm

Places Not To Miss

Cromwell - is located in the valley of the Upper Clutha, deep in the heart of the dry interior of Central Otago . . . in a landscape of bare brown hills, of tussock and briar, of purple thyme and tors of schist, of broad basins and fertile valleys, of Lake Dunstan's pristine waters and of gorges carved by two great rivers.

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