Central Otago Attractions and Activities
Once the scene of a mighty gold rush, now Otago is appreciated for its powerful, moody landscape. Learn the history of Central Otago while you find its special places. more
Central Otago has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages and budgets. From adrenaline-pumping adventure to a relaxing day out, you need never be bored in Central Otago.
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4WD EXPEDITIONS - Queenstown
4WD EXPEDITIONS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Get away from the crowds with our highly experienced local guide Del. Offering half, single and multi-day tours in a luxury vehicle exclusive to your group. Explore this magical area with a tour to Glenorchy, Skippers Canyon, a High-Country farm or Central Otago. If you are feeling more adventurous, tag along with Del in your own or a rented vehicle.
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- +64 21 244 3920
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- 0800 493 386 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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ALPINE WINE TOURS - Queenstown
ALPINE WINE TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Join us for a memorable group, private or custom wine or distillery tour from Queenstown. Travel through Central Otago's renowned wine region in comfort and style in our fleet of European vehicles. Enjoy our authentic Kiwi hospitality while you swirl, sniff and taste the unique wines and spirits on offer. Proudly delivering quality travel experiences with a Qualmark silver rating.
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- +64 21 0293 7491
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- +64 21 0293 7491
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- 0508 QUEENSTOWN (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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APPELLATION WINE TOURS - Queenstown
APPELLATION WINE TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Book a Wine Tour with Appellation Wine Tours now and look forward to a fun day out in wine country with a fascinating commentary, relaxing over a sumptuous lunch, tasting great wines and enjoying spectacular scenery in the company of other travellers and one of our experienced guides. All up a memorable day in wine country.
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- +64 3 442 6920
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- +64 27 601 5553
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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ASPIRING HELICOPTERS WHARE KEA CHALET - Wanaka
ASPIRING HELICOPTERS WHARE KEA CHALET - Wanaka
A 15-minute scenic flight with Aspiring Helicopters will take you to Whare Kea Chalet, a luxurious accommodation option and a spectacular base for those looking for the ultimate alpine adventure. This exclusive alpine venue and its surrounding adventures can be enjoyed year round by friends, families and small groups. In winter, it's the perfect base for heli skiing.
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- +64 3 443 7152
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- 2211 Mt Aspiring Road, Wanaka, New Zealand
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AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Experience the awesome sights and beauty of Southern NZ. Showcasing the Heritage and Wildlife capital of NZ - Dunedin. Choose between the small-group package tours, the daily tours or even design your own tour. Experienced and knowledgeable driver/guides look after all your needs. Recipient of Trip Advisors Certificate of Excellent last 6 years, member of Trip Advisors Hall of Fame.
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- +64 27 431 0989
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- 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand
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BANBURY TOURS AND CYCLES - Christchurch
BANBURY TOURS AND CYCLES - Christchurch
Looking to cycle during your visit to New Zealand? Explore the South Island with our cycling tours, travel the Central Otago Rail Trail. Customised tours, bus charters, minibus rental, cycle-trailer hire. Cycle hire for short/long term, groups/individuals, touring bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes. Try our Mountain Bike Adventure; ride up on the Christchurch Gondola, and cycle down, on-road or off-road.
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- +64 3 377 5952
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- 0800 424 534 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Christchurch, New Zealand
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BANNOCKBURN WALKS - Otago
BANNOCKBURN WALKS - Otago
A 2 hour loop walk and mountain bike through the Bannockburn Sluicings. View the historic relics that lie amongst the spectacular cliffs and pinnacles that have been sculpted by hydraulic mining.
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BEN LOMOND STATION HORSE TREKKING COMPANY - Queenstown
BEN LOMOND STATION HORSE TREKKING COMPANY - Queenstown
Located 15 minutes from Queenstown centre making us the nearest Horse Trekking business to town. We're also the cheapest starting from NZ$99 for 1.5 hours. Soak up the alpine flora, wildlife, rugged river gorges and dramatic landscapes. Our treks are family-friendly, suitable for children as young as four years old. See spectacular untouched corners of New Zealand on horseback.
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- +64 204 236 566
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- 0800 236 566 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Ben Lomond Station, Queenstown, New Zealand
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BIG SKY BIKE ADVENTURES - Naseby, Otago
BIG SKY BIKE ADVENTURES - Naseby, Otago
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. Contact us for free personalised itinerary. Packages include bike hire, accommodation and transport. Tell us how many days you have to explore the Otago Central rail trail, how far you want to bike daily, whether your budget is crackers, caviar or in-between. We’ll custom design your perfect rail trail experience.
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- 0800 244 759 (Free call - only within NZ)
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BIKE IT NOW! - Clyde
BIKE IT NOW! - Clyde
Mobile-friendly - Bike It Now!’s Cycle company is based in Historic Clyde, Central Otago. Our expertise on all the Central Otago trails is well recognised. Our one stop Cycle Shop includes; retail, hire, workshop and tour planning. Our team prides itself on being cycle specialists, delivering premium customer service, and superior knowledge. Open 7 days, because – “We are all about you!”
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- +64 3 449 2228
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- 0800 245 366 (0800 BIKE NOW) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 25 Holloway Street, Clyde, New Zealand
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BLUE LAKE WALKS - St Bathans, Otago
BLUE LAKE WALKS - St Bathans, Otago
Enjoy one of the walks around historic, man-made Blue Lake in St Bathans and view sluicings and gold mining remains. Experience the conditions that the miners had to work in: searing hot summers and freezing cold winters.
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BURN COTTAGE RETREAT - Cromwell, Central Otago
BURN COTTAGE RETREAT - Cromwell, Central Otago
Luxury, self-contained cottage accommodation for discerning couples. Set amongst 24acres of beautiful gardens and trees, tranquility and privacy is assured, along with great hospitality and relaxation. Cottages have their own carport, BBQ and deck. Cromwell and Lake Dunstan within 3km and close to excellent vineyards and cycle and walking trails. Highly recommended by Trip Adviser, Booking.com and Lonely Planet.’
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- +64 3 445 3050
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- +64 27 208 8565
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- 168 Burn Cottage Road, Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand
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CRIFFEL STATION FARM TOURS - Wanaka
CRIFFEL STATION FARM TOURS - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - 4WD High Country Adventure - The Criffel Station team would love to show you around our 'high country' world. Join us for an unforgettable South Island NZ experience. Unbelievable views! Farm tours: Enjoy an informative and hands-on introduction to deer farming, beekeeping and authentic Kiwi farm life
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- +64 3 443 1034
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- +64 27 545 9970
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- 9 Mount Barker Rd, Luggate, Central Otago, New Zealand
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CROSSFIRE WANAKA
CROSSFIRE WANAKA
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy a unique combination of shooting challenges: clay bird & target shooting, archery, mini golf, driving range & battlefield. The thing to do in Wanaka! Crossfire Wanaka, located in Criffel Junction is just a short 10 minute drive from Wanaka.
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- +64 3 443 5995
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- 9 Mount Barker Rd, Luggate, New Zealand
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CYCLE VENTURES - Oamaru
CYCLE VENTURES - Oamaru
Explore the 300km Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail with Vertical Ventures - from 1 to 7 days. Heli-biking on the Mt Dasher High Country Station in the Kakanui Mountains. Biking tours in Oamaru and North Otago region. Avanti cycle hire. Rock climbing adventure packages - Elephant Rocks & sea cliffs.
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- +64 3 434 5010
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- +64 21 894 427
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- 4 Wansbeck St, South Hill, Oamaru, New Zealand
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DART STABLES - Glenorchy, Queenstown
DART STABLES - Glenorchy, Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - For over 20 years, Dart Stables has been offering visitors to the area the opportunity of exploring Glenorchy and Paradise. Dart has gained a well-earned reputation for providing memorable horse riding in this stunning part of New Zealand. Riding through Lord of the Rings country is an experience you'll remember for a lifetime.
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- +64 3 442 5688
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- 0800 4 RIDING (0800 474 3464) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 58 Coll Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand
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FEAR FACTORY QUEENSTOWN - Queenstown
FEAR FACTORY QUEENSTOWN - Queenstown
Challenge yourself and friends to a real life horror experience in New Zealand's scariest haunted house. SpineTingling Suspense and Screams await you. Do you have what it takes to survive Fear Factory Queenstown? We guarantee you the ultimate fun and totally terrifying experience! Top 3# Rated Attraction on Trip Advisor in Queenstown! Under 15’s must be accompanied by adult.
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- +64 3 442 8666
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- 0800 Fear Factory (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 54 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY EXPERIENCES - Queenstown
GIBBSTON VALLEY WINERY EXPERIENCES - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - A visit to Central Otago's founding winery's Cellar Door and New Zealand's largest Wine Cave is a must. Gibbston Valley Restaurant offers a fine wine and food experience featuring seasonal selections that match the freshest ingredients with our range of award-winning wines. Also located at the winery, a bike centre with bikes for hire and Cheesery offering gourmet artisan cheeses.
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- +64 3 442 6910
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- 1820 State Highway 6, Queenstown, New Zealand
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GOLDFIELDS JET - Cromwell
GOLDFIELDS JET - Cromwell
Experience the rush and discover the history on board Goldfields Jet, a spectacular jet boat ride on the mighty Kawarau River. Through the heart of one of New Zealand's most historic gold mining regions, our specifically designed jet boats and highly trained drivers will take you on an unforgettable 40-minute ride through the Kawarau Gorge.
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- +64 3 445 1038
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- 0800 111 038 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Kawarau Gorge, State Highway 6, Cromwell, New Zealand
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GOLDFIELDS MINING CENTRE - Cromwell, Otago
GOLDFIELDS MINING CENTRE - Cromwell, Otago
Located on the banks of the spectacular Kawarau River, the Goldfields Mining Centre is an authentic mining site. The Goldfields Mining Centre is a special place where visitors can gain an appreciation of the life and working environment of those early miners who struggled against the harsh and sometimes dangerous conditions along Central Otago’s famed Kawarau Gorge.
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- +64 3 445 1038
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- 0800 111 038 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- State Highway 6, Kawarau Gorge, Cromwell, New Zealand
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iBIKE HIRE - Dunedin
iBIKE HIRE - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Hire the latest 29er mountain bikes with disc brakes and 24 gears for only $40/day. Also electric bikes. Free pick-up and drop-off in the Dunedin CBD. Free local map. From sealed roads to offroad epics, we have the bike for you. Clutha Gold Trail transport and fully equipped cycle hire. The full trail runs from Lawrence to Roxburgh Dam (72km).
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- +64 211 750 832
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- 0800 480 680 (Free call - only within NZ)
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KINROSS COTTAGES, CELLAR DOOR & CAFE - Gibbston
KINROSS COTTAGES, CELLAR DOOR & CAFE - Gibbston
Mobile-friendly - Kinross Cottages is nestled within our Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Gurwurtztraminer vines, and located halfway between Queenstown and Cromwell. With 14 spacious, self contained family and studio cottages on offer, this is an unforgettable base for your next family holiday, romantic retreat, meeting or event. We are also the exclusive cellar door for five local wine partners.
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- +64 21 028 13499
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- 0800 131 101 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 2300 State Highway 6, Gibbston, Central Otago, New Zealand
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MOUNTAIN SHREDDER - Queenstown
MOUNTAIN SHREDDER - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Nestled between Queenstown and Arrowtown, the 1.5 hour Mountain Shredder Queenstown Tour makes use of powerful DTV Shredders and takes place on an exclusive track just off the Crown Range with awesome views over the basin. This ground-breaking hybrid vehicle offers a powerful and exhilarating crossover between a skateboard and a tank. Tour includes pickup from Queenstown Visitor Centre.
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- +64 21 190 2577
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- Pickup point, 25 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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MT. ASPIRING HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
MT. ASPIRING HOLIDAY PARK - Wanaka
Mobile-friendly - Mt. Aspiring Holiday Park is peacefully nestled in the hills just outside of Lake Wanaka township. Settle in for a relaxing holiday or stopover with beautiful views, plenty of space and fresh mountain air. Lake Wanaka offers a variety of outdoor activities in the hot and dry Otago summers and superb skiing in winter. Mountain bike hire. Adventure playground. Click 'Book Direct & Save' to see available SPECIALS.
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- +64 3 443 7360
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- 0508 WANAKA (926 252) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 217 Wanaka-Mt Aspiring Road, Glendhu Bay, Wanaka, New Zealand
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MT DIFFICULTY WINES - Cromwell
MT DIFFICULTY WINES - Cromwell
Mobile-friendly - The Cellar Door and Restaurant at Mt Difficulty is known as much for dramatic Central Otago views as it is for wonderful wines and stylish cuisine. Wine tastings are available from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily, and until 5.30pm from Christmas until Easter. Lunch is served between 12 noon and 4pm daily. Seating is limited so lunch bookings are essential.
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- +64 3 445 3445
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- +64 27 201 9330
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- 73 Felton Road, Bannockburn, Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand
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